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THE 


WAVERLEY  DICTIONARY: 

AN  ALPHABETICAL  ARRANGEMENT 


OF  ALL  THE  CHARACTERS  IN 


SIR  WALTER  SCOTT’S  WAVERLEY  NOVELS, 

WITH 


A DESCRIPTIVE  ANALYSIS  OF  EACH  CHARACTER,  AND  ILLUSTRATIVE 
SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  TEXT. 


By  MAY  ROGERS. 


BOSTON  C&LL£G£  LIBRAKV 
CHESTNUT  H1LU,  MASS. 


CHICAGO: 

S.  C.  GRIGGS  AND  COMPANY. 
1879. 

.OSTON  COLLEGE  LIBRARY 
CHESTNUT  HILL,  MASS. 


Copyright.  1878, 


By  S.  C.  GRIGGS  AND  COMPANY. 

FR S33  I 

ftc 


KNIGHT  Sc  LEONARD 


Donohuf.  & Henneberry.  Binders. 


INTRODUCTION. 


1(533  / 


P to  the  era  of  Sir  Walter  Scott  living  people  had  some  vague 


w general,  indistinct  notions  about  dead  people  mouldering 
away  to  nothing,  centuries  ago,  in  regular  kirk-yards  and  chance 
burial-places,  ‘ ’Mang  muirs  and  mosses  many,  0,’  somewhere  or 
other  in  that  difficultly  distinguished  and  very  debatable  district 
called  the  Borders.  All  at  once  he  touched  their  tombs  with  a divin- 
ing rod,  and  the  turf  streamed  out  ghosts,  some  in  woodmen’s 
dresses,  most  in  warrior’s  mail;  queer  archers  leaped  forth,  with 
yew  bows  and  quivers,  and  giants  stalked,  shaking  spears!  The 
gray  chronicler  smiled,  and,  taking  up  his  pen,  wrote  in  lines  of 
light  the  annals  of  the  chivalrous  and  heroic  days  of  auld  feudal 
Scotland.  The  nation  then,  for  the  first  time,  knew  the  character 
of  its  ancestors;  for  these  were  not  spectres  — not  they,  indeed  — 
nor  phantoms  of  the  brain,  but  gaunt  flesh  and  blood,  or  glad  and 
glorious;  — base-born  cottage  churls  of  the  olden  times,  because 
Scottish,  became  familiar  to  the  love  of  the  nation’s  heart,  and  so 
to  its  pride  did  the  high-born  lineage  of  palace  kings.  We  know 
now  the  character  of  our  own  people  as  it  showed  itself  in  war  and 
peace  — in  palace,  castle,  hall,  hut,  hovel  and  shieling  — through  cen- 
turies of  advancing  civilization,  from  the  time  when  Edinburgh  was 
ycleped  Auld  Reekie  down  to  the  period  when  the  bright  idea  first 
occurred  to  her  inhabitants  to  call  her  the  Modern  Athens.” — Prof. 
John  Wilson:  Recreations  of  Christopher  North. 


CONTENTS. 


Chronological  Order  of  the  Waverley  Novels 

Order  of  Publication  of  the  Waverley  Novels 

Waverley  ------ 

Guy  Mannering  ----- 

The  Antiquary  ------ 

*The  Black  Dwarf)  ( 

> First  Series  < 

*Old  Mortality  ) ( 

*The  Heart  of  Midlothian  — Second  Series 

* The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  ) ( 

[-  Third  Series  -j 

*A  Legend  of  Montrose  ) ( 

* Count  Robert  of  Paris  ) ( 

j*  Fourth  Series  -J 

* Castle  Dangerous  ) ( 

Rob  Roy  ------- 

Ivan hoe  ------ 

The  Monastery  ------ 

The  Abbott  ------ 

Kenilworth  ------ 

The  Pirate  ------ 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 
Peveril  of  the  Peak  - 


7 

8 

9 

26 

39 

49 

55 

71 

80 

98 

107 

116 

121 

136 

153 

166 

179 

195 

204 

217 


* Tales  of  My  Landlord. 


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CONTENTS. 


Quentin  Durward  - 

St.  Ron  an ’s  Well  - 

Redgauntlet 

* The  Betrothed  - 

*The  Talisman  - 

Woodstock  - 

Anne  of  Geierstein  - 

|The  Highland  Widow  \ r 

t The  Two  Drovers  >*  First  Series  < 

t The  Surgeon’s  Daughter  J \ 

t The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth — Second  Series  - 

{My  Aunt  Margaret’s  Mirror  - 

{The  Tapestried  Chamber 

{Death  of  the  Laird’s  Jock 

Index  ------ 


230 

244 

255 

2(59 

27(5 

281 

288 

298 

301 

303 

310 

320 

322 

323 

325 


* Tales  of  the  Crusaders.  t Chronicles  of  the  Canongate. 


% Minor  Tales. 


CHRONOLOGICAL  ORDER  OF  THE  WAVERLEY 
NOVELS. 


Count  Robert  of  Paris 
The  Betrothed  - 
The  Talisman 
Ivanhoe  - 
Castle  Dangerous 
The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth  - 
Quentin  Durward 
Anne  of  Geierstein  - 
The  Monastery  - 
The  Abbot  - 
Kenilworth  - 
The  Laird’s  Jock 
The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 
A Legend  of  Montrose 
Woodstock  - 
Peveril  of  the  Peak 

Old  Mortality 


- 1090  William  Rufus. 

1187  Henry  II. 

- 1198  Richard  I. 

1194  Richard  I. 

- 1806-7  Edward  I. 

1402  Henry  IV. 

- 1470  Edward  IV. 

1474-7  Edward  IV. 

- 1559  etc.  Elizabeth. 

1568  etc.  Elizabeth. 

- 1575  Elizabeth. 

1600  Elizabeth. 

- 1620  James  I. 

1645-6  Charles  I. 

- 1652  Commonwealth. 

1660 etc.  Charles  II. 

ib’-'o  qa(  Charles  II  and  William 
1 JU(  and  Mary. 


The  Pirate  - - about 

My  Aunt  Margaret’s  Mirror 
The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  - 
The  Black  Dwarf 

Rob  Roy 

The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

Wayerley  - 

The  Highland  Widow 

The  Surgeon’s  Daughter  * 

Guy  Mannering  - 

The  Two  Droyers  - 

Redgauntlet 

The  Tapestried  Chamber  - 
The  Antiquary  - 
St.  Ronan's  Well  - 


1700 

William  III  or  Anne. 

1700 

William  III. 

1700 

William  III. 

1708 

Anne. 

1715 

George  I. 

1786-51 

George  II. 

1745 

George  II. 

1755 

George  II. 

1750-70 

George  II  and  George  III 

1750-70 

George  II  and  George  III 

1765 

George  III. 

1770 

George  III. 

1780 

George  III. 

1798 

George  III. 

1800 

George  III. 

Appleton's  Edition , 1S69. 


THE  WAVERLEY  NOVELS  IN  THE  ORDER  OF  THEIR 
PUBLICATION. 


Waverley  -------  1814 

Guy  Mannering  - - 1815 

The  Antiquary  ------  1816 

The  Black  Dwarf  -----  1816 

Old  Mortality  ------  1816 

Rob  Roy  -------  1818 

The  Heart  of  Midlothian  - 1818 

The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  - 1819 

A Legend  of  Montrose  - - - - - 1819 

Ivanhoe  -------  1820 

The  Monastery  ------  1820 

The  Abbot  ------  1820 

Kenilworth  -------  1821 

The  Pirate  ------  1822 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel  -----  1822 

Peveril  of  the  Peak  -----  1823 

Quentin  Durward  ------  1823 

St.  Ronan’s  Well  -----  1824 

Redgauntlet  ------  1824 

The  Betrothed  ------  1825 

The  Talisman  ------  1825 

Woodstock  ------  1826 

The  Two  Drovers  ------  1827 

The  Highland  Widow  -----  1827 

The  Surgeon’s  Daughter  -----  1827 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth  - 1828 

Anne  of  Geierstein  -----  1829 

Count  Robert  of  Paris  - 1831 

Castle  Dangerous  ------  1831 

MINOR  TALES. 

My  Aunt  Margaret’s  Mirror  - - - 1828 

The  Tapestried  Chamber  -----  1828 

Death  of  the  Laird’s  Jock  - 1828 


WAVERLEY 


OR,  ’T1S  SIXTY  YEARS  SINCE, 


“Under  which  king,  Benzoniau?  speak,  or  die!" 


Henry  IV.  Part  11. 


ARGUMENT. 


AVERLEY  was  Scott’s  first  novel,  written  in  1805  and  pub- 


» * lished  in  1815.  It  relates  to  the  insurrection  in  the  Stuart 
interest,  led  by  Charles  Edward,  in  1745. 

In  “A  Postscript  which  should  have  been  a Preface,”  Scott  says: 

“ It  was  my  accidental  lot,  though  not  born  a Highlander  ...  to  reside  during 
my  childhood  and  youth  among  persons  of  the  above  description:  and  now,  for 
the  purpose  of  preserving  some  idea  of  the  ancient  manners  of  which  I have 
witnessed  the  almost  total  extinction,  I have  embodied  in  imaginary  scenes,  and 
ascribed  to  fictitious  characters,  a part  of  the  incidents  which  I then  received 
from  those  who  were  actors  in  them.  Indeed,  the  most  romantic  parts  of  this 
narrative  are  precisely  those  which  have  a foundation  in  fact.  . . . The  Lowland 
Scottish  gentlemen  and  the  subordinate  characters  are  not  given  as  individual 
portraits,  but  are  drawn  from  the  general  habits  of  the  period.  ...  It  has  been 
my  object  to  describe  these  persons,  not  by  a caricatured  and  exaggerated  use  of 
the  national  dialect,  but  by  their  habits,  manners  and  feelings.” 


Ballenkeiroch.  Fergus  Maclvor’s  lieutenant.  He  was  an  enemy 
to  Bradwardine,  who  had  killed  his  son  in  an  affray.  Ch.  xx,  xxiv, 
xlv,  xlviii.  See  Bradwardine  ; MacIvor. 

Balmawhapple  (Mr.  Falconer,  Laird  of).  A “proud  but  low-bred 
sportsman,”  very  fond  of  brandy  and  disreputable  company.  The 
Baron  described  him  as  “ gaudet  equis  et  canibus .”  He  was  an  ad- 
miring neighbor  of  Rose  Bradwardine.  While  intoxicated  he  in- 
sulted Waverley,  and  for  this  offense  to  his  guest  the  Baron  chal- 
lenged and  wounded  him.  The  Laird  of  Balmawhapple  cherished 
henceforth  a resentment  against  the  cause  of  his  discomfiture.  Sub- 
sequently Waverley  was  for  a brief  time  in  his  power,  which  gave 
him 


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A wished-for  opportunity  to  display  the  insolence  of  authority,  and  the  sulky 
spite  of  a temper  naturally  dogged,  and  rendered  more  so  by  habits  of  low  in- 
dulgence and  the  incense  of  servile  adulation.  Ch.  xxxix. 

He  was  a Jacobite,  and  died  at  Preston. 

Balmawhapple,  . . . mounted  on  a horse  as  headstrong  and  stiffnecked  as 
his  rider,  pursued  the  flight  of  the  dragoons  above  four  miles  from  the  field  of 
battle,  when  some  dozen  of  the  fugitives  took  heart  of  grace,  turned  round,  and. 
cleaving  his  skull  with  their  broadswords,  satisfied  the  world  that  the  unfortu- 
nate gentleman  had  actually  brains,  the  end  of  his  life  thus  giving  proof  of  a fact 
greatly  doubted  during  its  progress.  Ch.  xlvii. 

Ch.  x,  xi,  xii,  xiv,  xxiii,  xxxix,  xli,  xliv,  xlvii.  See  Bradwardine 
(Baron  and  Rose);  Edward  Waverley. 

Ban  and  Buscar.  Bradwardine’s  deer-hounds.  Ch.  xii.  xiii,  lxiii, 
lxiv.  lxvii,  lxxi. 

Bean,  Alice.  Donald  Bean  Lean’s  daughter,  and  Maccombich’s 
sweetheart.  She  befriended  Waverley,  and  afterward  became  a 
maid  to  Rose  Bradwardine. 

Her  finery  was  very  simple.  A short  russet-coloured  jacket,  and  a petticoat 
of  scanty  longitude,  was  her  whole  dress;  but  these  were  clean,  and  neatly  ar- 
ranged. A piece  of  scarlet  embroidered  cloth,  called  the  snood , confined  her 
hair,  which  fell  over  it  in  a profusion  of  rich  dark  curls.  The  scarlet  plaid, 
which  formed  part  of  her  dress,  was  laid  aside,  that  it  might  not  impede  her 
activity  in  attending  the  stranger.  I should  forget  Alice's  proudest  ornament, 
were  I to  omit  mentioning  a pair  of  gold  ear-rings  and  a golden  rosary  which  her 
father  had  brought  from  France,  the  plunder,  probably  of  some  battle  or  storm. 
Her  form,  though  rather  large  for  her  years,  was  very'well  proportioned,  and 
her  demeanour  had  a natural  and  rustic  grace,  with  nothing  of  the  sheepishness 
of  an  ordinary  peasant.  Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  xvii,  xviii.  xxxvii,  lxv,  lxvii.  See  Bean  Lean;  Maccombich. 

Bean  Lean,  Donald.  A Highland  robber  and  Jacobite.  He  pur- 
loined and  tampered  with  Waverley ’s  seals,  and  caused  his  troops  to 
mutiny.  He  expected  thus  to  force  Waverley  into  Jacobitism,  and  ’ 
to  be  largely  rewarded  for  his  services.  Being  detected  in  cattle - 
stealing,  he  finished  his  career  of  rapine  and  treachery  on  the  gal- 
lows. 

The  interior  of  the  cave,  which  here  rose  very  high,  was  illuminated  by 
torches  made  of  pine-tree,  which  emitted  a bright  and  bickering  light,  attended 
by  a strong,  though  not  unpleasant  odour.  Their  light  was  assisted-  by  the  red 
glare  of  a large  charcoal  fire,  round  which  were  seated  five  or  six  armed  High- 
landers, while  others  were  indistinctly  seen  couched  on  their  plaids,  in  the  more 
remote  recesses  of  the  cavern.  In  one  large  aperture,  which  the  robber  face- 
tiously called  his  spense  (or  pantry),  there  hung  by  the  heels  the  carcasses  of  a 
sheep,  or  ewe,  and  two  cows  lately  slaughtered.  . . . From  such  accompani- 
ments, Waverley  prepared  himself  to  meet  a stern,  gigantic,  ferocious  figure, 
such  as  Salvator  would  have  chosen  to  be  the  central  object  of  a group  of  ban- 
ditti. Donald  Bean  Lean  was  the  very  reverse  of  all  these.  He  was  thin  in 
person  and  low  in  stature,  with  light  sandy-coloured  hair  and  small  pale  features. 


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from  which  he  derived  his  agnomen  of  Bean . or  white;  and  although  his  form 
was  light,  well  proportioned,  and  active,  he  appeared,  on  the  whole,  rather  a 
diminutive  and  insignificant  figure.  He  had  served  in  some  inferior  capacity  in 
the  French  army,  and  in  order  to  receive  his  English  visitor  in  great  form,  and 
probably  meaning,  in  his  way,  to  pay  him  a compliment,  he  had  laid  aside  the 
Highland  dress  for  a time,  to  put  on  an  old  blue  and  red  uniform,  and  a feath- 
ered hat,  in  which  he  was  far  from  showing  to  advantage,  and  indeed  looked  so 
incongruous,  compared  with  all  around  him.  that  Waveriey  would  have  been 
tempted  to  laugh,  had  laughter  been  either  civil  or  safe.  Ch.  xvii. 

Oh.  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xxxvi,  xli,  xlv,  lix,  lxii,  lxv.  See  Edward 
Waverley. 

Beaujeu,  Comte  de.  “A  very  handsome  French  cavalry  officer  ” 
in  attendance  upon  Charles  Edward  Stuart.  Ch.  lviii. 

Beg,  Callum.  Fergus  Maclvor’s  shrewd  and  handsome  page, 
though  treacherous  to  others,  he  would  endure  the  severest  treat- 
ment from  his  Chief,  and  risk  everything  in  his  behalf.  He  was 
killed  during  the  rebellion  of  1745.  He  had  no  scruples  about  the 
taking  of  human  life,  and  regarded  the  matter  in  a nonchalant 
fashion.  Being  Waverley’s  guide,  he  observed  that  the  English- 
man was  annoyed  by  the  curiosity  of  their  host. 

“ If  his  honour  thought  ta  auld  deevil  Whig  carle  was  a bit  dangerous,  she 
could  easily  provide  for  him,  and  teil  ane  ta  wiser.” 

“ How,  and  in  what  manner?” 

“ Her  ain  sell,”  replied  Callum,  ” could  wait  for  him  a wee  bit  frae  the  toun, 
and  kittle  his  quarters  wi’  her  skene-occle .” 

“ Skene-occle ! What’s  that?” 

Callum  unbuttoned  his  coat,  raised  his  left  arm,  and  with  an  emphatic  nod 
pointed  to  the  hilt  of  a small  dirk,  snugly  deposited  under  it,  in  the  lining  of  his 
jacket.  Waverley  thought  he  had  understood  his  meaning;  he  gazed  in  his  face 
and  discovered  in  Callum’s  very  handsome,  though  embrowned  features,  just 
the  degree  of  roguish  malice  with  which  a lad  of  the  same  age  in  England  would 
have  brought  forward  a plan  for  robbing  an  orchard. 

“ Good  God,  Callum,  would  you  take  the  man's  life?'’ 

‘‘Indeed,”  answered  the  young  desperado,  “and  I think  he  has  had  just  a 
lang  enough  lease  o't  when  he’s  for  betraying  honest  folk,  that  come  to  spend 
siller  at  his  public.  . . . Ta  Duinhe-wassel  might  please  himsell ; ta  auld  rudas 
loon  had  never  done  Callum  nae  ill.”  Ch.  xxix. 

Ch.  xviii,  xxiv,  xxviii,  xxix,  xli,  xlii,  xliv,  xlv,  xlvi,  xlix,  li,  liii, 
lviii,  lix,  lx.  See  MacIvor. 

Betty,  Lady.  A young  Jacobite  “ lady  of  quality.”  Ch.  liv. 

Bradwardine,  Cosmo  Comyne,  Baron.  Proprietor  of  Tully  Veo- 
lan,  in  Perthshire,  North  Britain.  He  was  bound  by  ties  of  grati- 
tude and  friendship  to  Sir  Everard  Waverley,  and  consequently  was 
much  interested  in  young  Waverley.  The  Baron  was  a Jacobite, 
and  respected  old  rites  and  ceremonies.  Being  a strict  observer  of 
etiquette,  he  was  formal  and  pedantic,  but  brave  and  hospitable. 


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Bradvvardine  . . . had  been  in  arms  for  the  exiled  family  of  Stuarts  in  the 
year  1715,  and  was  made  prisoner  at  Preston  in  Lancashire.  He  was  of  a very 
ancient  family,  and  somewhat  embarrassed  fortune;  a scholar,  according  to  the 
scholarship  of  Scotchmen ; that  is,  his  learning  was  more  diffuse  than  accurate, 
and  he  was  rather  a reader  than  a grammarian.  Of  his  zeal  for  the  classic 
authors  he  is  said  to  have  given  an  uncommon  instance.  On  the  road  between 
Preston  and  London  he  made  his  escape  from  his  guards;  but  being  afterward 
found  loitering  near  the  place  where  they  had  lodged  the  former  night,  he  was 
recognized  and  again  arrested.  His  companions  and  even  his  escort  were  sur- 
prised at  his  infatuation,  and  could  not  help  inquiring  why.  being  once  at  liberty, 
he  had  not  made  the  best  of  his  way  to  a place  of  safety;  to  which  he  replied, 
that  he  had  intended  to  do  so,  but,  in  good  faith,  he  had  returned  to  seek  his 
Titus  Livius.  Ch.  vi. 

A lawyer  was  so  much  impressed  with  “ the  simplicity  of  this  an- 
ecdote,” that  through  his  influence  the  Baron  was  saved  the  danger 
of  a trial  for  high  treason.  In  the  Baron’s  manner  there  was  “ the 
pedantry  of  the  lawyer,  superinduced  upon  the  military  pride  of  the 
soldier.”  He  had  been  bred  to  the  bar,  and  subsequently  served  in 
foreign  campaigns. 

He  was  a tall,  thin,  athletic  figure,  old.  indeed,  and  gray  haired,  but  with 
every  muscle  rendered  tough  as  whip-cord  by  constant  exercise.  He  was 
dressed  carelessly,  and  more  like  a Frenchman  than  an  Englishman  of  the 
period,  while  from  his  hard  features  and  perpendicular  rigidity  of  stature,  he 
bore  some  resemblance  to  a Swiss  officer  of  the  guards,  who  had  resided  some- 
time at  Paris,  and  had  caught  the  costume , but  not  the  ease  or  manner  of  its 
inhabitants.  ...  To  this  must  be  added  the  prejudices  of  ancient  birth  and 
Jacobite  politics,  greatly  strengthened  by  habits  of  solitary  and  secluded  au- 
thority, which,  though  exercised  only  within  the  bounds  of  his  half-cultivated 
estate,  were  indisputable  and  undisputed.  Ch.  x. 

He  did  not  see  his  daughter's  danger  in  her  companionship  with 
Waverley. 

The  daughters  of  the  house  of  Bradwardine  were,  in  his  opinion,  like  those 
of  the  house  of  Bourbon,  or  Austria,  placed  high  above  the  clouds  of  passion; 

. . . they  moved  in  another  sphere,  and  were  governed  by  other  feelings  . . . 
than  those  of.  idle  and  fantastic  affection.  Ch.  xiv. 

After  the  rebellion  of  1745,  he  concealed  himself  in  a cave  until 
the  intercession  of  friends  procured  his  pardon. 

Ch.  vi,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xxiii,  xli,  xlii,  xliii,  xliv,  xlv,  xlvi, 
xlvii,  xlviii,  1,  Hi,  liii,  liv,  lvii,  lviii,  lxiii,  lxiv,  lxv,  lxvi,  lxvii,  lxx,  lxxi. 

Bradwardine,  Malcolm.  The  Baron’s  unworthy  and  grasping 
kinsman.  Ch.  lxiv. 

Bradwardine,  Rose.  “ Rose  of  Tully  Veolan.”  Daughter  of  Baron 
Bradwardine,  and  afterward  Edward  Waverley ’s  wife. 

She  was  indeed  a very  pretty  girl  of  the  Scotch  cast  of  beauty. that  is.  with  a pro- 
fusion of  hair  of  paley  gold,  and  a skin  like  the  snow  of  her  own  mountains  in 
whiteness.  Yet  she  had  not  a pallid  or  pensive  cast  of  countenance ; her  features, 
as  well  as  her  temper,  had  a lively  expression ; her  complexion,  though  not  florid, 


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was  so  pure  as  to  seem  transparent,  and  the  slightest  emotion  sent  her  whole 
blood  at  once  to  her  face  and  neck.  Her  form,  though  under  the  common  size, 
was  remarkably  elegant,  and  her  motions  light,  easy  and  unembarrassed.  She 
came  from  another  part  of  the  garden  to  receive  Captain  Waverley,  with  a man- 
ner that  hovered  between  bashfulness  and  courtesy.  Ch.  x. 

Her  friend,  Flora  Maclvor,  said  of  her: 

“ Her  very  soul  is  in  home  and  in  the  discharge  of  all  the  quiet  virtues  of  which 
home  is  the  centre.  Her  husband  will  be  to  her  what  her  father  now  is,  the 
object  of  all  her  care,  solicitude  and  affection.  She  will  see  nothing,  and  con- 
nect herself  with  nothing,  but  by  and  through  him.  If  he  is  a man  of  sense  and 
virtue,  she  will  sympathise  in  his  sorrow,  divert  his  fatigue,  and  share  his 
pleasures.  If  she  becomes  the  property  of  a churlish  or  negligent  husband,  she 
will  suit  his  tastes  also,  for  she  will  not  long  survive  his  unkindness.”  Ch.  xxiii. 

She  became  attached  to  Waverley  during  a visit  he  made  to  Tully 
Veolan,  while  her  childlike  manner  and  frank  nature  appealed  only 
to  his  brotherly  regard.  Rose  and  Waverley  again  met,  during  the 
rebellion  of  1745,  at  Edinburgh. 

Rose  Bradwardine  gradually  rose  in  Waverley’s  opinion.  He  had  several 
opportunities  of  remarking,  that,  as  her  extreme  timidity  wore  off,  her  manners 
assumed  a higher  character;  that  the  agitating  circumstances  of  the  stormy 
time  seemed  to  call  forth  a certain  dignity  of  feeling  and  expression  which  he 
had  not  formerly  observed,  and  that  she  omitted  no  opportunity  . . . to  extend 
her  knowledge.  . . . But  to  Waverley,  Rose  Bradwardine  possessed  an  attrac- 
tion which  few  men  can  resist,  from  the  marked  interest  which  she  took  in 
everything  that  affected  him.  She  was  too  young  and  inexperienced  to  estimate 
the  full  force  of  the  constant  attention  which  she  paid  him.  Ch.  lii. 

She  saved  Waverley’s  life,  and  they  were  married  under  auspicious 
circumstances. 

Ch.  x,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xxviii,  xxxvii,  xliii,  lii,  liii,  liv,  lxv,  lxvii, 
lxx,  lxxi.  See  Baron  Bradwardine;  Flora  MacIvor;  Edward 
Waverley. 

Bridoon.  A drunken  corporal  in  the  English  army.  Ch.  lxi. 

Cathleen.  Flora  Maclvor’s  Highland  maid.  Ch.  xxii,  xxiii. 

Clippurse.  Sir  Everard  Waverley’s  lawyer.  Ch.  ii,  lxx. 

Cope,  Sir  John.  The  English  commander  at  Preston.  Ch.  xlvi. 

Cruickshanks,  Ebenezer.  A canting  Cameronian.  The  curious, 
covetous  and  treacherous  host  of  the  Seven-branched  Golden  Can- 
dlestick. He  had  a “tall,  thin,  puritanical  figure.”  There  was, 
once,  considerable  commotion  among  the  villagers  of  Cairnvreckan. 

“There  is  some  news,”  said  mine  host  of  the  Candlestick,  pushing  his  lan- 
tern-jawed visage  and  bare-boned  nag  rudely  forward  into  the  crowd  — “ there  is 
some  news ; and  if  it  please  my  Creator,  I will  forewith  obtain  speerings  there- 
of.” Ch.  xxx. 

Ch.  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi. 

Cruickshanks,  Mrs.  Ebenezer  Cruickshanks’  wife. 

A civil,  quiet,  laborious  drudge.  Ch.  xxix. 

Ch.  xxix. 


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Culbertfield,  Jonas.  Son  of  Sir  Everard  Waverley’s  steward. 
Ch.  v. 

Cumberland,  Duke  of.  The  English  commander-in-chief.  Ch. 
lix,  lxvii. 

Dermid.  Fergus  Maclvor’s  horse.  Ch.  xxviii,  xxix. 

Duchran,  Lady  and  Laird.  Rose  Bradwardine’s  friends,  from 
whose  house  she  was  married.  Ch.  lxvii,  lxx.  See  Rose  Brad- 

WARDINE. 

Duroch,  Duncan.  Donald  Bean  Lean’s  lieutenant.  Ch.  xvii, 
xxxviii.  See  Bean  Lean. 

Falconer,  Cornet.  Balmawh apple’s  brother,  and  serving  under 
him  in  the  Jacobite  army.  Ch.  xxxix. 

Falconer,  Mr.  See  Balmawhapple. 

Flockhart,  Mrs.  “ Fergus  Maclvor’s  buxom  landlady.”  Ch.  xli, 
xlii,  xliv,  liii,  lxiii. 

Foster,  Captain.  An  English  officer  stationed  at  Tully  Yeolan. 
Ch.  lxvi. 

Gardiner,  Colonel.  Commander  of  Waverley’s  regiment.  He 
died  at  Preston. 

Colonel  Gardiner  . . . was  himself  a study  for  a romantic,  and  at  the  same 
time  inquisitive,  youth.  In  person  he  was  tall,  handsome  and  active,  though 
somewhat  advanced  in  life.  In  his  early  years  he  had  been  what  is  called,  by 
manner  of  palliative,  a very  gay  young  man,  and  strange  stories  were  circulated 
about  his  sudden  conversion  from  doubt,  if  not  infidelity,  to  a serious  and  even 
enthusiastic  turn  of  mind.  It  was  whispered  that  a supernatural  communica- 
tion. of  a nature  obvious  even  to  the  exterior  senses,  had  produced  this  wonder- 
ful change;  and  though  some  mentioned  the  proselyte  as  an  enthusiast,  none 
hinted  at  his  being  a hypocrite.  ...  It  may  be  easily  imagined  that  the  officers 
of  a regiment,  commanded  by  so  respectable  a person,  composed  a society  more 
sedate  and  orderly  than  a military  mess  always  exhibits.  Ch.  vii. 

Ch.  vii,  xxv,  xlvi,  xlvii,  li. 

Gellatley , David.  A simpleton  in  charge  of  Bradwardine’s  hounds. 
Having  saved  Rose’s  life,  he  gained  the  affectionate  protection  of 
herself  and  father. 

Sometimes  this  mister  wight  held  his  hands  over  his  head  like  an  Indian 
Jogue  in  the  attitude  of  penance;  sometimes  he  swung  them  perpendicularly, 
like  a pendulum,  on  each  side:  and  anon  he  slapped  them  swiftly  and  repeatedly 
across  his  breast.  . . . His  gait  was  as  singular  as  his  gestures,  for  at  times  he 
hopped  with  great  perseverance  on  the  right  foot,  then  exchanged  that  sup- 
porter to  advance  on  the  left,  and  then  putting  his  feet  close  together  he  hopped 
upon  both  at  once.  His  attire  was  also  antiquated  and  extravagant.  It  con- 
sisted in  a sort  of  grey  jerkin,  with  scarlet  cuffs  and  slashed  sleeves,  showing  a 
scarlet  lining;  the  other  parts  of  the  dress  corresponded  in  colour,  not  forgetting 
a pair  of  scarlet  stockings,  and  a scarlet  bonnet,  proudly  surmounted  with  a tur- 
key’s feather.  ...  It  was  apparently  neither  idiocy  nor  insanity  which  gave  that 


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wild,  unsettled,  irregular  expression  to  a face  which  naturally  was  rather  hand- 
some, but  something  which  resembled  a compound  of  both,  where  the  simplicity 
of  the  fool  was  mixed  with  the  extravagance  of  a crazed  imagination.  Ch.  ix. 

David  Gellatley  . . . was  incapable  of  any  constant  and  steady  exertion.  He 
had  just  so  much  solidity  as  kept  on  the  windy  side  of  insanity;  so  much  wild 
wit  as  saved  him  from  the  imputation  of  idiocy;  some  dexterity  in  field  sports 
(in  which  we  have  known  as  great  fools  to  excel),  great  kindness  and  humanity 
in  the  treatment  of  animals  entrusted  to  him,  warm  affections,  a prodigious 
memory,  and  an  ear  for  music.  Ch.  xii. 

Ch.  ix,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xxviii,  lxiii,  Ixv,  lxvi,  lxvii. 

Gellatley,  Janet.  Davie  Gellatley ’s  mother.  She  was  devoted  to 
the  Bradwardines,  and  nursed  Waverley  when  wounded.  Rose  told 
Waverley  that 

Janet  Gellatley  was  suspected  to  be  a witch,  on  the  infallible  grounds  that 
she  was  very  old,  very  ugly,  very  poor,  and  had  two  sons,  one  of  whom  was  a 
poet,  and  the  other  a fool.  . . . And  she  was  imprisoned  for  a week  in  the 
steeple  of  the  parish  church,  and  sparely  supplied  with  food,  and  not  permitted 
to  sleep,  until  she  herself  became  as  much  persuaded  of  being  a witch  as  her 
accusers;  and  in  this  lucid  and  happy  state  was  brought  forth  ...  to  make 
open  confession  of  her  sorceries.  . . . And  while  the  witch  was  confessing  that 
the  Enemy  appeared  and  made  his  addresses  to  her  . . . and  while  the  auditors 
listened  with  astonished  ears,  and  the  clerk  recorded  with  a trembling  hand, 
she.  all  of  a sudden,  changed  the  low  mumbling  tone  with  which  she  spoke  into 
a shrill  yell,  and  exclaimed:  ” Look  to  yourselves ! look  to  yourselves ! I see  the 
Evil  One  sitting  in  the  midst  of  ye.”  The  surprise  was  general,  and  terror  and 
flight  its  immediate  consequence.  . . . "Ri$u  solvuntur  tabulce ,”  said  the  Baron. 
“ when  they  recovered  their  panic  trepidation  they  were  too  ashamed  to  bring 
any  wakening  of  the  process  against  Janet  Gellatley.”  Ch.  xiii. 

Ch.  xiii,  xxxvii,  lxiii,  lxiv,  lxv,  lxvii.  See  Bradwardine  (Baron 
and  Rose). 

Gilfillan,  Gifted.  A Cameronian  officer  in  the  English  service. 
While  conveying  Waverley  to  Stirling  Castle  he  was  led  into  an 
ambuscade  by  Donald  Bean  Lean,  and  his  prisoner  was  rescued. 

The  spiritual  pride  . . . was,  in  this  man's  face,  elevated  and  yet  darkened 
by  genuine  and  undoubting  fanaticism.  It  was  impossible  to  behold  him  with- 
out imagination  placing  him  in  some  strange  crisis  where  religious  zeal  was  the 
ruling  principle.  A martyr  at  the  stake,  a soldier  in  the  field,  a lonely  and  ban- 
ished wanderer  consoled  by  the  intensity  and  supposed  purity  of  his  faith  under 
every  earthly  privation ; perhaps  a persecuting  inquisitor,  as  terrific  in  power  as 
unyielding  in  adversity;  any  of  these  seemed  congenial  characters  to  this  per- 
sonage. With  these  high  traits  of  energy,  there  was  something  in  the  affected 
precision  and  solemnity  of  his  deportment  and  discourse  that  bordered  upon  the 
ludicrous;  so  that,  according  to  the  mood  of  the  spectator’s  mind,  and  the  light 
under  which  Mr.  Gilfillan  presented  himself,  one  might  have  feared,  admired  or 
laughed  at  him.  His  dress  was  that  of  a west-country  peasant.  . . . His  arms 
were  a broadsword  and  pistols,  which,  from  the  antiquity  of  their  appearance, 
might  have  seen  the  rout  of  Pentland,  or  Bothwell  Brigg.  Ch.  xxxv. 

Ch.  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi.  See  Donald  Bean  Lean. 


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Gregor.  A Highlander  in  the  Jacobite  army.  Ch.  xlv. 

Heatherblutter,  John.  Bradwardine’s  faithful  old  gamekeeper. 
Ch.  Ixiv. 

Hodges,  John.  Waverley’s  servant.  Ch.  li. 

Hookem.  Clippurse’s  nephew  and  junior  partner.  Ch.  lxx.  See 
CLIPrURSE. 

Houghton,  Humphrey.  Captain  Waverley’s  sergeant.  Through 
treachery  he  was  persuaded  into  mutinous  conduct.  Waverley  was 
by  his  side  when  he  died  from  a wound.  His  last  moments  were 
employed  in 

Praying  his  young  master  ...  to  be  kind  to  old  Job  Houghton  and  his  dame, 
and  conjuring  him  not  to  fight  with  these  wild  petticoat-men  against  old  Eng- 
land. Ch.  xlv. 

Ch.  xxx,  xliii,  xlv. 

Houghton,  Dame  and  Job.  Sergeant  Houghton’s  parents,  who 
were  liberally  provided  for  by  Waverley.  Ch.  lxx.  See  Humph- 
rey Houghton. 

Howie,  Jamie.  Malcolm  Bradwardine’s  bailie.  Ch.  Ixiv. 

James  of  the  Needle,  Shemus  an  Snachad.  “Hereditary 
tailor”  to  Fergus  Maclvor. 

James  of  the  Needle  was  a man  of  his  word,  when  whisky  was  no  part  of  the 
contract.  Ch.  xlii. 

Ch.  xli,  xlii. 

Jinker,  Jamie.  Balmawhapple’s  lieutenant;  a horse-couper. 

The  lieutenant,  an  elderly  man,  had  much  the  air  of  a low  sportsman  and 
boon  companion ; an  expression  of  dry  humour  predominated  in  his  countenance 
over  features  of  a vulgar  cast,  which  indicated  habitual  intemperance.  His 
cocked  hat  was  set  knowingly  upon  one  side  of  his  head,  and  ...  he  seemed  to 
trot  merrily  forward  with  a happy  indifference  to  the  state  of  the  country,  the 
conduct  of  the  party,  the  end  of  the  journey  and  all  other  sublunary  matters 
whatever.  Ch.  xxxix. 

Ch.  xxxix,  xliv,  xlvii.  See  Balmawhapple. 

Jopson,  Cicely.  Jacob  Jopson’s  cherry- cheeked  daughter,  and  Ed- 
ward Williams’  sweetheart.  Ch'.  lx,  lxi.  See  Jacob  Jopson;  Ed- 
ward Williams. 

Jopson,  Jacob.  A hospitable  and  sturdy  old  farmer,  who  be- 
friended Waverley  while  flying  from  the  English  soldiers.  Ch.  lx, 
lxi. 

Killancureit  (Mr.  Bullsegg,  Laird  of).  A Jacobite  stock-farmer; 
Bradwardine's  neighbor.  “A  two-legged  steer.”  Ch.  x,  xi,  xxiii, 
lvii. 

Lochiel.  A gallant  and  accomplished  chieftain  in  Charles  Edward’s 
army.  Ch.  xl. 


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Maccombich,  Evan  Dhu.  Fergus  Maclvor's  devoted  foster-brother, 
and  an  ensign  in  Charles  Edward's  army.  He  was  Alice  Bean’s  gal- 
lant, and  was  executed  for  treason. 

The  individual  Gael  was  a stout,  dark,  young  man.  of  low  stature,  the  ample 
folds  of  whose  plaid  added  to  the  appearance  of  strength  which  his  person  ex- 
hibited. The  short  kilt,  or  petticoat,  showed  his  sinewy  and  clean-made  limbs; 
the  goat-skin  purse,  flanked  by  the  usual  defences,  a dirk  and  steel-wrought  pis- 
tol, hung  before  him ; his  bonnet  had  a short  feather,  which  indicated  his  claim 
to  be  treated  as  a Duinhe-Wassel,  or  sort  of  gentleman ; a broadsword  dangled 
by  his  side,  a target  hung  upon  his  shoulder,  and  a long,  Spanish  fowrling-piece 
occupied  his  hands.  Ch.  xvi. 

When  Evan  Dhu  heard  the  death  sentence  pronounced  on  Fergus 
Maclvor,  with  the  judge’s  permission,  he  thus  spoke: 

“ I was  only  ganging  to  say,  my  Lord,”  said  Evan,  in  what  he  meant  to  be  an 
insinuating  manner,  “ that  if  your  excellent  honour,  and  the  honourable  court, 
would  let  Yich  Ian  Volir  go  free  just  this  once,  and  let  him  go  back  to  France, 
and  not  to  trouble  King  George’s  government  again,  that  ony  six  o'  the  very  best 
of  his  clan  will  be  willing  to  be  justified  in  his  stead;  and  if  you’ll  just  let  me 
go  down  to  Glennaquoich,  I'll  fetch  them  up  to  ye  mysell,  to  head  or  hang,  and 
you  may  begin  wi’  me  the  very  first  man.” 

“For  you,  poor  ignorant  man,”  continued  the  judge,  “who,  following  the 
ideas  in  which  you  have  been  educated,  have  this  day  given  us  a striking  exam- 
ple how  the  loyalty  due  to  the  king  and  state  alone,  is,  from  your  unhappy  ideas 
of  clanship,  transferred  to  some  ambitious  individual  who  ends  by  making  you 
the  tool  of  his  crimes  — for  you  I feel  so  much  compassion,  that,  if  you  can  make 
up  your  mind  to  petition  for  grace,  I will  endeavour  to  procure  it  for  you. 
Otherwise ’ ’ 

“ Grace  me  no  grace,”  said  Evan;  “since  you  are  to  shed  Vich  Ian  Yohr’s 
blood,  the  only  favour  I would  accept  from  you,  is  — to  bid  them  loose  my  hands, 
gie  me  my  claymore,  and  bid  you  just  a minute  sitting  where  yon  are.” 

“ Remove  the  prisoners,”  said  the  judge,  “the  blood  be  upon  his  own  head.” 
Ch.  xlviii. 

Ch.  xv,  xvii,  xviii,  xxiv,  xlii,  xliii,  xlv,  xlvi,  xlvii,  liii,  liv,  lviii,  lix, 
lxviii,  lxix.  See  Fergus  MacIvor. 

Maclvor,  Vich  Ian  Vohr,  Fergus.  A Jacobite  chieftain,  after- 
ward executed  for  treason. 

He  had  a bold,  ambitious  and  ardent,  yet  artful  and  politic,  character.  Ch.  xix. 

He  had  a powerful  influence  on  Waverley's  young  life. 

When  Fergus  and  Waverley  met,  the  latter  was  struck  with  the  peculiar 
grace  and  dignity  of  the  Chieftain’s  figure.  Above  the  middle  size  and  finely 
proportioned,  the  Highland  dress,  which  he  wore  in  its  simplest  mode,  set  off  his 
person  to  great  advantage.  He  wore  the  trews  or  close  trowsers,  made  of  tartan, 
checqued  scarlet  and  white.  . . . His  countenance  was  decidedly  Scottish, 
with  all  the  peculiarities  of  the  northern  physiognomy,  but  had  yet  so  little  of 
its  harshness  and  exaggeration,  that  it  would  have  been  pronounced,  in  any 
country,  extremely  handsome.  The  martial  air  of  the  bonnet,  with  a single 
eagle’s  feather  as  a distinction,  added  much  to  the  manly  appearance  of  his 
head,  which  was  besides  ornamented  with  a natural  and  graceful  cluster  of 
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black  curls.  . . . The  eyebrow  and  upper  lip  bespoke  something  of  the  habit 
of  peremptory  command  and  decisive  superiority.  Even  his  courtesy,  though 
open,  frank,  and  unconstrained,  seemed  to  indicate  a sense  of  personal  impor- 
tance; and  upon  any  check  or  accidental  excitation,  a sudden  though  transient 
lour  of  the  eye  showed  a hasty,  haughty  and  vindictive  temper,  not  less  to  be 
dreaded  because  it  seemed  under  the  chieftain's  control.  In  short,  the  counte- 
nance of  the  chieftain  resembled  a smiling  summer's  day.  in  which,  notwith- 
standing. we  are  made  sensible  by  certain  though  slight  signs,  that  it  may  thun- 
der and  lighten  before  the  close  of  the  evening,  xviii. 

At  the  moment  he  should  unsheath  his  claymore,  it  might  be  difficult  to  say 
whether  it  would  be  most  with  the  view  of  making  James  Stuart  a king,  or 
Fergus  Maclvor  an  earl.  ...  He  was  too  thorough  a politician,  regarded  his 
patriarchal  influence  too  much  as  the  means  of  accomplishing  his  own  aggran- 
disement, that  we  should  term  him  the  model  of  a Highland  Chieftain.  Ch.  xxi. 
Waverley  was  present  when  Fergus  received  his  death  sentence. 

“Is  it  of  Fergus  Maclvor  they  speak  thus,"  thought  Waverley.  “or  do  I 
dream?  Of  Fergus,  the  bold,  the  chivalrous,  the  free-minded?  The  lofty  chief- 
tain of  a tribe  devoted  to  him?  Is  it  he  that  I have  seen  lead  the  chase,  and  head 
the  attack.  - the  brave,  the  active,  the  young,  the  noble,  the  love  of  ladies,  the 
theme  of  song.— is  it  he  who  is  ironed  like  a malefactor:  who  is  to  be  dragged 
on  a hurdle  to  the  common  gallows;  to  die  a lingering  and  cruel  death,  and  to  be 
mangled  by  the  hand  of  the  most  outcast  of  wretches?  " lxviii. 

Ch.  xv,  xvi,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii, 
xxix,  xxxi,  xl,  xli,  xiii,  xliii,  xlv,  xlvi,  xlvii,  xlviii,  xlix,  1,  Hi,  liii, 
liv,  lvii,  lviii,  lix,  lxv,  lxvii,  lxviii,  Ixix.  See  Edward  Waverley. 
Maclvor,  Flora.  Fergus  Maclvor's  sister.  A beautiful  and  accom- 
plished Jacobite  enthusiast. 

The  drawing-room  of  Flora  Maclvor  was  furnished  in  the  plainest  and  most 
simple  manner.  . . . But  there  was  no  appearance  of  parsimony  in  the  dress 
of  the  lady  herself,  which  was  in  texture  elegant,  and  even  rich,  and  arranged  in 
a manner  which  partook  partly  of  the  Parisian  fashion  and  partly  of  the  more 
simple  dress  of  the  Highlands  blended  together  with  great  taste.  Her  hair  was 
...  in  jetty  ringlets  on  her  neck,  confined  by  a circlet  richly  set  in  diamonds. 

. . . Flora  Maclvor  bore  a most  striking  resemblance  to  her  brother  Fergus.  . . 
They  had  the  same  antique  and  regular  correctness  of  profile;  the  same  dark 
eyes,  eyelashes  and  eyebrows;  the  same  clearness  of  complexion.  . . . But  the 
haughty  and  somewhat  stern  regularity  of  Fergus'  features  were  beautifully 
softened  in  those  of  Flora.  Their  voices  were  also  similar  in  tone,  though  differ- 
ing in  key.  . . . That  of  Flora  was  soft  and  sweet.  . . . yet  in  urging  a favor- 
ite topic,  which  she  often  pursued  with  natural  eloquence,  it  possessed  as  well 
the  tones  which  impress  awe  and  conviction,  as  those  of  persuasive  insinuation. 

. . . She  believed  it  the  duty  of  her  brother,  of  his  clan,  of  every  man  in  Britain, 
at  whatever  personal  hazard,  to  contribute  to  that  restoration  which  the  parti- 
sans of  the  Chevalier  St.  George  had  not  ceased  to  hope  for.  For  this  she  was 
prepared  to  do  all.  to  suffer  all.  to  sacrifice  all.  . . . She  was  highly  accom- 
plished. and  had  acquired  those  elegant  manners  to  be  expected  from  one  who. 
in  early  youth,  had  been  the  companion  of  a princess ; yet  she  had  not  learned  to 
substitute  the  gloss  of  politeness  for  the  reality  of  feeling.  Ch.  xxi. 

Edward  Waverley  was  fascinated  with  her,  and  asked  her  hand 


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in  marriage.  She  refused  him,  as  her  interest  in  the  restoration  of 
the  Stuarts  was  of  too  absorbing  a nature  to  give  him  the  love  he 
desired  or  deserved.  She  exerted  herself  to  accomplish  Waverley ’s 
subsequent  marriage  with  her  friend,  Rose  Bradwardine.  She  re- 
tired to  a convent  after  her  brother’s  execution,  overwhelmed  with 
remorseful  grief  for  encouraging  him  in  so  hopeless  an  undertaking. 
Ch.  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxix,  xliii,  li,  lii,  liii,  liv,  lvii, 
lxv,  lxviii,  lxix.  See  Rose  Bradwardine;  Fergus  MacIyor; 
Edward  Waverley. 

Macleary,  Luckie.  Hostess  of  the  small  inn,  called  change-house \ 
of  the  village  of  Tully  Veolan.  Ch.  xii. 

MacMurrough.  Maclvor’s  minstrel.  Ch.  xx. 

MacWheeble,  Duncan,  Bailie.  Bradwardine’s  “ confidential  factor, 
baron-bailie  and  man  of  resource.” 

Either  out  of  more  respect  or  in  order  to  preserve  that  proper  declination  of 
person  which  showed  a sense  that  he  was  in  the  presence  of  his  patron,  he  sat 
upon  the  edge  of  his  chair,  placed  at  three  feet  distance  from  the  table,  and 
achieved  a communication  with  his  plate  by  projecting  his  person  toward  it  in  a 
line,  which  obliqued  from  the  bottom  of  his  spine,  so  that  the  person  who  sat 
opposite  to  him  could  only  see  the  foretop  of  his  riding  periwig.  This  stooping 
position  might  have  been  inconvenient  to  another  person ; but  long  habit  made 
it,  whether  seated  or  walking,  perfectly  easy  to  the  worthy  Bailie.  In  the  latter 
posture,  it  occasioned,  no  doubt,  an  unseemly  projection  of  the  person  toward 
those  who  happened  to  walk  behind ; but  those  being  at  all  times  his  inferiors 
(for  Mr.  MacWheeble  was  very  scrupulous  in  giving  place  to  all  others),  he  cared 
very  little  what  inference  of  contempt  or  slight  regard  they  might  derive  from 
the  circumstance.  Hence,  when  he  waddled  across  the  court  to  and  from  his  old 
grey  pony,  he  somewhat  resembled  a turnspit  walking  upon  its  hind  legs.  Ch.  xi. 

The  Baron’s  cash  matters  had  been  too  long  under  the  exclusive  charge  of 
Bailie  MacWheeble  to  admit  of  any  great  expectation  from  his  personal  succes- 
sion. ...  It  is  true  the  said  Bailie  loved  his  patron  and  his  patron's  daughter 
next  (although  in  an  incomparable  distance)  to  himself.  Ch.  xiv. 

He  had  escaped  proscription  by  an  early  secession  from  the  insurgent  party, 
and  by  his  insignificance.  . . . Nothing  could  give  the  Bailie  more  annoyance 
than  the  idea  of  his  acquaintance  being  claimed  by  any  of  the  unfortunate  gen- 
tlemen who  were  now  so  much  more  likely  to  need  assistance  than  to  afford 
profit.  Ch.  lxvi. 

Ch.  vi,  x,  xi,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xlii,  xliii,  xlix,  lviii,  lxiv,  lxv,  lxvi,  lxviii, 
lxxi.  See  Bradwardine. 

Mahony,  Dugald.  A Highland  attendant  upon  Maccombich.  Ch. 
xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xlvi,  xlix.  See  Maccombich. 

Melville,  Major.  Laird  of  Cairnvreckan.  A Scotch  officer  and 
magistrate,  before  whom  Waverley  was  brought  for  examination  in 
regard  to  his  alleged  treason. 

Major  Melville  had  been  versed  in  camps  and  cities : he  was  vigilant  by  pro- 
fession. and  cautious  from  experience;  and  had  met  with  much  evil  in  the 


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world,  and  therefore,  though  himself  an  upright  magistrate  and  an  honourable 
man,  his  opinions  of  others  were  always  strict  and  sometimes  unjustly  severe. 
Ch.  xxxii. 

Ch.  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxn,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  lii,  lxii,  Ixxi.  See  Edward  Wa- 

VERLEY. 

Morton,  Rev.  The  kind  minister  of  Cairnvreckan,  who  preached 
and  believed  in  practical  religion.  The  intimate  associate  of  Major 
Melville,  and  Waverley's  kind  friend. 

“ Evil  to  him.”  said  Mr.  Morton.  ” who  holds  church  government  and  cere- 
monies as  the  exclusive  gauge  of  Christian  faith  or  moral  virtue.”  Ch.  xxxii. 
Ch.  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xliv,  lii,  lxii,  lxxi.  See  Mel- 
ville. 

Mucklewrath,  John.  “The  Vulcan  of  Cairnvreckan.”  Ch.  xxx. 
Mucklewrath,  Mrs.  A Jacobite  virago,  who  lived  in  continual  dis- 
cord with  her  Whig  husband. 

A strong,  large-boned,  hard-featured  woman,  about  forty,  dressed  as  if  her 
clothes  had  been  flung  on  with  a pitchfork,  her  cheeks  flushed  with  a scarlet  red 
where  they  were  not  smutted  with  soot  and  lampblack,  jostled  through  the 
crowd,  and  brandishing  high  a child  of  two  years  old.  which  she  danced  in  her 
arms,  without  regard  to  its  screams  of  terror,  sang  forth  with  all  her  might  — 

“ Charlie  is  my  darling,  my  darling,  my  darling, 

Charlie  is  my  darling, 

Ch.  XXX.  The  young  Chevalier.”  Ch.  xxx. 

Nosebag,  Mrs,  A talkative  and  officious  gossip. 

Mrs.  Nosebag,  the  lady  of  Lieutenant  Nosebag,  adjutant  and  riding-master  of 

the dragoons,  a jolly  woman  of  about  fifty,  wearing  a blue  habit,  faced  with 

scarlet,  and  grasping  a silver-mounted  horsewhip.  This  lady  was  one  of  those 
active  members  of  society  who  take  upon  them  faire  le  frais  de  conversation. 
Ch.  lxi. 

Ch.  lxi,  lxii. 

Pembroke,  Mr.  Waverley's  old  and  indulgent  tutor. 

An  Oxonian,  who  had  lost  his  fellowship  for  declining  to  take  oaths  at  the  ac- 
cession of  George  1.  was  not  only  an  excellent  classical  scholar,  but  reasonably 
skilled  in  the  sciences,  and  master  of  most  modern  languages.  Ch.  iii. 

He  presented  Waverley  with  his  two  unpublished  manuscripts 
when  his  pupil  entered  the  army.  One  was  a church  document,  “A 
Dissent  from  Dissenters,”  and  the  other  of  a political  nature,  “ Right 
Hereditary  Righted.”  These  documents  being  found  among  Wa- 
verley's  effects  occasioned  him  much  annoyance. 

Ch.  iii,  v,  vi,  xxv,  xxxi,  lxx.  See  Edward  Waverley. 

Polworth,  Alick.  Edward  Waverley’s  servant.  Ch.  li,  lxvii,  lxviii, 
lxix,  lxx. 

Rubrick,  Misses.  Four  daughters  of  the  Rev.  Rubrick.  Ch. 
lxvii.  See  Rev.  Rubrick. 


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Rubrick,  Rev.  Bradwardine’s  chaplain,  and  a kinsman  to  the 
Laird  of  Duchran.  He  joined  the  hands  of  Edward  Waverley  and 
Rose  Bradwardine. 

A clergyman  of  the  true,  though  suffering,  episcopal  church  of  Scotland. 
Ch.  x. 

The  nonjuring  clergyman  was  a pensive  and  interesting  old  man,  with  much 
the  air  of  a sufferer  for  conscience  sake.  He  was  one  of  those  “ Who  unde- 
prived. their  benefice  forsook'’;  . . . though  at  heart  a keen  partisan  of  the 
exiled  family,  he  had  kept  pretty  fair  with  the  different  turns  of  state  in  his 
time;  so  that  Davie  Gellatley  once  described  him  as  a particular  good  man.  who 
had  a very  quiet  and  peaceful  conscience  that  never  did  him  any  harm.  Ch.  xi. 
Ch.  x,  lxvii,  lxx,  lxxi.  See  Davie  Gellatley. 

Saunderson,  Alexander,  or  Saunders.  Bradwardine’s  butler,  and 
“ major  domo  and  minister  of  the  interior.”  The  Baron  called  him 
“Alexander  ab  Alexandro.”  Ch.  ix,  xii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  lxxi. 

Scriever,  Jock.  Macwheeble’s  apprentice.  Ch.  lxvi. 

Spontoon.  Colonel  Talbot’s  servant.  Ch.  lxii. 

Stanley,  Frank.  Colonel  Talbot’s  nephew ; a Cambridge  student 
and  Waverley’s  “bridesman.”  Ch.  xlii,  xlvii. 

Stuart,  Charles  Edward.  The  young  Chevalier,  whose  brilliant 
attempt,  in  1745,  to  seat  his  father  upon  the  throne  of  England  was 
defeated  at  Culloden. 

A young  man,  wearing  his  own  hair,  distinguished  by  the  dignity  of  his  mien 
and  noble  expression  of  his  well  formed  and  regular  features.  ...  In  his  easy 
and  graceful  manners,  Waverley  afterward  thought  he  could  have  discovered  his 
high  birth  and  rank,  although  the  star  on  his  breast,  and  the  garter  at  his  knee, 
had  not  appeared  as  its  indications.  Ch.  xl. 

Ch.  xl,  xli,  xliii,  xliv,  xlvi,  xlvii,  1,  liii,  lvii,  lviii,  lix,  lxv.  See 
Charles  Edward  Stuart,  in  “ Bedgauntlet .” 

Stuart,  Donald.  A lieutenant-colonel  in  the  Jacobite  army,  and 
governor  of  Doune  Castle.  Ch.  xxxviii,  xxxix. 

Stubbs,  Cecilia.  “A  presumptuous  damsel,”  who,  failing  to  charm 
Waverley,  married  Jonas  Culbertfield.  Ch.  v.  See  Jonas  Cul- 

BERTFIELD. 

Stubbs,  Squire.  Cecilia’s  father.  Ch.  v. 

Talbot,  Lady  Emily.  Colonel  Talbot’s  wife  ; a very  lovely  woman  ; 
the  object  of  Sir  Everard  Waverley’s  early  and  hopeless  affections. 
Ch.  ii,  1,  lii,  lxvii,  lxx.  See  Sir  Everard  Waverley. 

Talbot,  Lucy.  Colonel  Talbot’s  sister. and  correspondent.  Ch.  lv. 

Talbot,  Philip,  Colonel.  A distinguished  English  officer.  He  was 
interested  in  young  Waverley,  and  indebted  to  Sir  Everard  for  his 

, happy  marriage  and  successful  life;  so,  at  personal  risk,  he  under- 
takes and  obtains  Edward  Waverley’s  pardon  for  treason. 

Colonel  Talbot  was  in  every  point  an  English  soldier;  his  whole  soul  was 


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devoted  to  his  king  and  country,  without  feeling  any  pride  in  knowing  the  theory 
of  his  art,  ...  or  in  applying  his  science  to  his  own  particular  plans  of  ambition. 

. . . Added  to  this,  he  was  a man  of  extended  knowledge  and  cultivated  tastes, 
although  strongly  tinged  . . . with  those  prejudices  which  are  peculiarly  Eng- 
lish. . . . Now  much  of  this  was  mere  spleen  and  prejudice  in  the  excellent 
Colonel,  with  whom  the  white  cockade  on  the  breast,  the  white  rose  in  the  hair, 
and  the  Mac  at  the  beginning  of  a name,  would  have  made  a devil  out  of  an 
angel;  and  indeed  he  himself  jocularly  allowed  that  he  could  not  have  endured 
Venus  herself,  if  she  had  been  announced  in  a drawing-room  by  the  name  of 
Miss  Mac  Jupiter.  Ch.  lii. 

Ch.  xlvii,  xlix.  1,  li,  lii,  lv,  lvi,  lxii,  lxv,  lxvii,  lxx,  lxxi.  S^Waver- 
ley  (Edward  and  Sir  Everard), 

The  Judge.  See  Evan  Dhu  Maccombich. 

Theresa,  Sister.  Flora  Maclvor’s  friend.  Ch.  lxviii. 

The  Solicitor.  A lawyer  employed  by  Waverley  to  defend  Maclvor. 
Ch.  lxviii. 

Tims.  Waverley’s  corporal.  Ch.  xlv,  lii. 

Trimmel.  A London  publisher.  Ch.  vii. 

Twigtythe,  Rev.  The  minister  who  married  Edward  Williams  to 
Cicely  Jopson.  Ch.  Ixi. 

Una.  Flora  Maclvor’s  Highland  maid.  Ch.  xxii. 

Waverley,  Edward.  The  hero  of  the  novel;  son  of  Richard,  and 
heir  to  Sir  Everard  Waverley.  He  appears  in  every  chapter,  and  is 
brave,  generous  and  chivalrous.  His  father  allows  him  at  an  early 
age  to  become  the  inmate  of  his  uncle’s  home.  He  soon  displayed 
“ a powerful  imagination  and  love  of  literature.'”  Being  impatient 
of  discipline,  and  fascinated  by  the  romantic  legends  of  his  ancestry, 
his  father  obtained  him  a commission  in  Gardiner’s  regiment.  Dur- 
ing a visit  to  Tully  Yeolan,  the  young  captain  unconsciously  makes 
an  indelible  impression  on  the  heart  of  the  shy  and  gentle  Rose 
Bradwardine.  Prompted  by  curiosity,  Edward  journeys  into  the 
Highlands,  and  becomes  enamored  with  the  arch  .Jacobite,  Flora 
Maclvor. 

Edward  was  in  a fair  way  of  creating  a goddess  out  of  a high-spirited,  accom- 
plished, beautiful  young  woman.  Ch.  xxix. 

Waverley’s  letters  were  treacherously  detained,  and  his  soldiers 
betrayed  into  mutiny.  These  misfortunes,  together  with  his  long 
sojourn  among  the  Jacobites,  resulted  in  Waverley’s  dismissal  from 
the  service.  His  arrest  for  treason  followed,  but  he  was  rescued,  on 
his  way  to  prison,  by  disguised  Highlanders,  and  was  nursed,  while 
sick  from  a wound,  by  a fair  unknown.  When  able  to  travel,  he 
was  hurried  on  to  the  camp  of  Charles  Edward,  where  a hearty 
welcome  awaited  him.  His  treatment  by  the  government,  family 


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politics,  friendly  persuasion  and  young  love,  all  enlisted  to  make 
Waverley  assume  the  white  cockade.  Flora  Maclvor,  to  whom  he 
again  paid  his  addresses,  adroitly  endeavored  to  transfer  his  allegi- 
ance to  her  friend,  Rose  Bradwardine. 

The  real  disposition  of  Waverley.  . . . notwithstanding  his  dreams  of  tented 
fields  and  military  honours,  seemed  exclusively  domestic.  ...  All  this  pointed 
him  out  as  a person  formed  to  make  happy  a spirit  like  that  of  Rose,  which  cor- 
responded with  his  own.  Ch.  lii. 

After  the  skirmish  at  Clifton,  Waverley  had  to  fly  for  safety,  and 
had  many  narrow  escapes.  A pardon  was  obtained  for  him,  in 
consideration  of  his  youth  and  the  complex  circumstances  which 
had  determined  his  conduct.  Waverley  learned  that  Rose  had 
bribed  Donald  Bean  Lean,  with  her  family  jewels,  to  rescue  him, 
and  that  she  had  nursed  him  during  his  illness. 

To  Rose  Bradwardine,  then,  he  owed  his  life,  which  he  now  thought  he  could 
willingly  have  laid  down  to  serve  her!  A little  reflection  convinced  him,  how- 
ever, that  to  live  for  her  sake  was  more  convenient  and  agreeable.  Ch.  Ixv. 

See  Donald  Bean  Lean;  Rose  Bradwardine;  MacIvor  (Fer- 
gus and  Flora). 

Waverley,  Sir  Everard.  Proprietor  of  Waverley  Honour. 

Sir  Everard  had  inherited  from  his  sires  a whole  train  of  Tory  or  High-church 
predilections  and  prejudices,  which  had  distinguished  the  house  of  Waverley 
since  the  Great  Civil  War.  Ch.  ii. 

Sir  Everard,  in  his  younger  days,  accidentally  learned  that  the 
lady  of  his  choice  had  placed  her  affections  elsewhere,  and  that  her 
parents  were  about  to  sacrifice  her  to  his  wealth. 

With  a grace  and  delicacy  worthy  the  hero  of  a romance.  Sir  Everard  with- 
drew his  claim  to  the  hand  of  Lady  Emily.  He  had  even,  before  leaving  Blan- 
devillc  Castle,  the  address  to  extort  from  her  father  a consent  to  her  union  with 
the  object  of  her  choice.  What  arguments  he  used  on  this  point  cannot  exactly 
be  known,  for  Sir  Everard  was  never  supposed  strong  in  the  powers  of  persua- 
sion; but  the  young  officer,  immediately  after  this  transaction,  rose  in  the  army 
with  a rapidity  far  surpassing  the  usual  pace  of  unpatronized  merit,  though  to 
outward  appearance  that  was  all  he  had  to  depend  upon.  . . . The  memory  of 
his  unsuccessful  amour  was  with  Sir  Everard,  as  with  many  more  of  his  temper, 
at  once  shy.  proud,  sensitive  and  indolent,  a beacon  against  exposing  himself  to 
similar  mortification,  pain  and  fruitless  exertion  for  the  time  to  come.  He  con- 
tinued to  live  at  Waverley  Honour  in  the  style  of  an  old  English  gentleman,  of 
an  ancient  descent  and  opulent  fortunes.  Ch.  ii. 

When  his  nephew  was  leaving  for  the  army,  he  said  to  him: 

“ . . . I have  made  such  arrangements  as  will  enable  you  to  take  the  field  as 
the  descendant  and  probable  heir  of  the  house  of  Waverley;  and,  sir,  in  the  field 
of  battle  you  will  remember  what  name  you  bear.  And,  Edward,  my  dear  boy, 
...  as  far  as  duty  and  honour  will  permit,  avoid  danger  — I mean  unnecessary 
danger  — and  keep  no  company  with  rakes,  gamblers,  and  Whigs;  . . . but  you 
will  remember  your  duty  to  God.  the  Church  of  England,  and  the  — [this  breach 


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ought  to  have  been  supplied,  according  to  the  rubric,  with  the  word  king;  but 
as,  unfortunately,  that  word  conveyed  a double  and  embarrassing  sense,  one 
meaning  tie  facto  and  the  other  de  jure , the  knight  tilled  up  the  blank  otherwise] 
— the  Church  of  England  and  all  constituted  authorities.”  Ch.  vi. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  xxv,  lxx.  See  Talbot  (Lady  Emily  and 
Colonel  Philip);  Waverley  (Edward  and  Rachel). 
Waverley,  Rachel.  Sir  Everard  Waverley’s  sister. 

Miss  Rachel  Waverley  presided  at  his  table,  and  they  became,  by  degrees,  an 
old  bachelor  and  an  ancient  maiden  lady,  the  gentlest  and  the  kindest  votaries 
of  celibacy.  Ch.  ii. 

She  was  a devoted  aunt  to  Edward  Waverley. 

She  only  cautioned  her  dear  Edward,  whom  she  probably  deemed  somewhat 
susceptible,  against  the  fascination  of  Scottish  beauty.  She  allowed  that  the 
northern  part  of  the  island  contained  some  ancient  families,  but  they  were  all 
Whigs  and  Presbyterians,  except  Highlanders;  and  respecting  them,  she  must 
needs  say  there  could  be  no  great  delicacy  among  the  ladies  where  the  gentle- 
men’s attire  was,  as  she  had  been  assured,  to  say  the  least,  very  singular,  and 
not  at  all  decorous.  Ch.  vi. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  xxv,  lxx.  See  Waverley  (Edward  and  Sir 
Everard). 

Waverley,  Richard.  Edward  Waverley’s  selfish  and  scheming 
father,  who  was  alienated  from  his  brother,  Sir  Everard,  on  account 
of  political  differences. 

Richard  . . . saw  no  practical  road  to  independence  save  that  of  relying  upon 
his  own  exertions  and  adopting  a political  creed  more  consonant,  both  to  reason 
and  his  own  interests,  than  the  hereditary  faith  of  Sir  Edward,  in  High-church, 
and  the  house  of  Stuart.  He,  therefore,  read  his  recantation  at  the  beginning  of 
his  career,  and  entered  life  as  an  avowed  Whig  and  friend  of  the  Hanover  suc- 
cession. The  ministry  of  George  I were  prudently  anxious  to  diminish  the  phal- 
anx of  opposition.  . . . Richard  Waverley  met  with  a share  of  ministerial  favour 
more  than  proportionate  to  his  talents  or  political  importance.  Ch.  ii. 

He  was  finally  compelled  to  resign  on  account  of  his  ungrateful 
and  unscrupulous  intrigues. 

Ch.  ii,  v,  xxv,  lxi.  See  Waverley  (Edward  and  Sir  Everard). 
Williams,  Edward.  Son  of  Farmer  Williams.  He  marries  Cicely 
Jopson.  Ch.  lx,  lxi.  See  Cicely  Jopson. 

Williams,  Farmer.  He  lived  at  Fastwait  farm,  and  sheltered  Ed- 
ward Waverley  after  the  defeat  of  Charles  Edward.  Ch.  lx,  lxi. 

SYNOPSIS. 

I.  Introductory.  Reasons  for  naming  the  novel  Waverley.  II.  Waverley  Hon- 
our—A retrospect  of  family  history— Young  Edward.  III.  Education  — Its  desul- 
tory character  — Power  of  imagination  and  love  of  literature.  IV.  Castle  building. 
V.  The  army  chosen  as  Edward’s  profession  — Aunt  Rachel’s  solicitude  — Captain 
Waverley.  VI.  The  adieus  of  Waverley.  VII.  A horse-quarters  in  Scotland  — Col. 
Gardiner.  VIII.  Waverley  at  Tully  Veolan.  IX.  More  of  the  manor  house  and 


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its  environs  — Davie  Gellatley.  X.  Rose  Bradwardine  and  her  father.  XI.  The 
Baron’s  banquet  — The  Blessed  Bear  — Balmawhapple’s  insult.  XII.  Repentance 
and  reconciliation.  XIII.  A more  rational  day  than  the  last.  XIVr.  Waverley  be- 
comes domesticated  at  Tully  Veolan.  XV.  A creagh  and  its  consequences.  XVI. 
An  unexpected  ally  appears.  XVII.  The  hold  of  a Highland  robber.  XVIII.  Evan 
and  Edward  proceed  on  their  journey — Fergus  Maclvor.  XIX.  The  chief  in  his 
mansion.  XX.  A Highland  feast.  XXI.  Flora  Maclvor.  XXII.  Waverley  is  fas- 
cinated. XXIII.  Waverley  continues  at  Glennaquoich.  XXIV.  A stag  hunt  and 
its  consequences.  XXV.  News  from  England.  XXVI.  A declaration  of  love. 
XXVII.  Upon  the  same  subject.  XXVIII.  A letter  from  Tully  Veolan.  XXIX. 
Waverley’s  reception  in  the  Lowlands.  XXX.  Waverley’s  arrest.  XXXI.  Exam- 
ination on  a charge  of  treason.  XXXII.  Conference  between  Major  Melville  and 
Mr.  Morton.  XXXIII.  Waverley  finds  a friend  and  confidant  in  Mr.  Morton. 
XXXIV.  Things  mend  a little.  XXXV.  The  Covenanter  Gilfillan.  XXXVI.  Wa- 
verley rescued,  but  wounded  XXXVII.  Still  in  distress.  XXXVIII.  A nocturnal 
adventure  — Castle  Doune.  XXXIX.  The  journey  continued.  XL.  Waverley’s 
reception  at  Charles  Edward’s  court  — The  white  cockade.  XLI.  The  mystery  be- 
gins to  clear.  XLII.  The  soldiers’  dinner.  XLIII.  The  ball  — Flora  and  Rose. 
XLIV.  The  march.  XLV.  An  incident  gives  rise  to  unavailing  reflection.  XLVI. 
Eve  of  battle.  XLVII.  The  conflict  at  Preston.  XLVIII.  The  Caligae.  XLIX. 
Col.  Talbot  brings  news  from  home.  L.  Talbot  and  Waverley.  LI.  Intrigues  of 
love  and  politics.  LII.  Intrigues  of  society  and  love.  LIII.  Fergus  a suitor.  LIV. 
To  one  thing  constant  never.  LV.  A brave  man  in  sorrow.  LVI.  Talbot’s  release. 
LVII.  Fergus  and  Waverley  converse  concerning  Flora.  LVIII.  The  confusion  in 
Agramont’s  camp—  A quarrel.  LIX.  A skirmish  — The  Bodach  Glas  — The  defeat 
at  Clifton.  LX.  A chapter  of  accidents.  LXI.  Journey  to  London  — Mrs.  Nose 
bag.  LXII.  What’s  to  be  done  next?  LX1II.  Desolation.  LXIV.  Comparing  of 
notes.  LXV.  More  explanation.  LXVI.  Tully  Veolan  and  the  Bailie —Waverley 
and  the  Baron  pardoned.  LX VII.  Edward  wooes  and  wins  Rose.  LX VIII.  Trial 
and  sentence  of  Fergus  Maclvor  and  Evan  Dhu  Maccombich  — Flora’s  farewell. 
LXIX.  Waverley’s  last  interview  with  Maclvor.  LXX.  Uulce  Domum— The  Wed- 
ding. LXXI.  Reunion  at  Tully  Veolan  — The  united  houses  of  Waverley  Honour 
and  Bradwardine.  LXXII.  A postscript  which  should  have  been  a preface. 


GUY  MANNERIUG; 

OR,  THE  ASTROLOGER. 


“Dark  shall  be  light. 

And  wrong  done  to  right, 

When  Bertram’s  right  and  Bertram’s  might 
Shall  meet  on  Ellangowan's  height.” 


ARGUMENT. 

r I ^HE  introduction  to  “ Guy  Mannering  ” states  that  the  principal  in- 
cidents  of  the  story  are  founded  on  facts.  The  interest  of  the 
romance  centers  in  the  character  of  the  gypsy,  Meg  Merriles. 


Allan,  Mrs.  Mannering’s  efficient  housekeeper.  Ch.  xlvii,  1,  lv. 

Andrew.  Ellangowan’s  gardener.  Ch.  ix. 

Baillie,  Giles.  A stern  and  sullen  gypsy.  Ch.  viii. 

Barnes.  Mannering’s  valet.  Ch.  xxxvi,  xlvii,  xlix,  1,  lii. 

Bear  cliff,  Deacon.  A gossipy  frequenter  of  the  Gordon  Arms.  “A 
man  of  great  importance  in  the  village.”  Ch.  xi,  xxxii. 

Bertram,  Allan,  Dennis  and  Donohoe.  Godfrey  Bertram’s  an- 
cestors. Ch.  ii.  See  Godfrey  Bertram. 

Bertram,  Godfrey.  Laird  of  Ellangowan. 

Godfrey  Bertram,  of  Ellangowan,  succeeded  to  a long  pedigree  and  a short 
rent-roll.  ...  A good-humoured  listlessness  of  countenance  formed  the  only 
remarkable  expression  of  his  features,  although  they  were  rather  handsome 
than  otherwise.  ...  He  kept  neither  hunters,  nor  hounds,  nor  any  other 
southern  preliminaries,  to  ruin;  but,  as  has  been  observed  of  his  countrymen, 
he  kept  a man  of  business , who  answered  the  purpose  equally  well.  . . . 
Meanwhile  his  neighbours  predicted  his  final  ruin.  Those  of  the  higher  rank 
. . . accounted  him  already  a degraded  brother.  The  lower  classes,  seeing 
nothing  enviable  in  his  situation,  marked  his  embarrassments  with  more  com- 
passion. He  was  even  a kind  of  favourite  with  them,  and  upon  division  of  a 
common,  or  the  holding  of  a black-fishing,  or  poaching-court,  or  any  similar 
occasion  when  they  conceived  themselves  oppressed  by  the  gentry,  they  were  in 
the  habit  of  saying  to  each  other,  “Ah.  if  Ellangowan,  honest  man,  had  his  ain 

2d 


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that  his  forebears  had  afore  him,  he  wadna  see  the  puir  folk  trodden  down  this 
gait.,,  Meanwhile  this  general  good  opinion  never  prevented  their  taking  advan- 
tage of  him  at  all  possible  occasions  — turning  their  cattle  into  his  parks,  stealing 
his  wood,  shooting  his  game,  etc.  . . . Pedlars,  gipsies,  tinkers,  vagrants  of 
all  descriptions,  roosted  about  his  outhouses,  or  harboured  about  his  kitchen. 
And  the  Laird,  . . . like  most  weak  men,  found  recompence  for  his  hospitality 
in  the  pleasure  of  questioning  them  on  the  news  of  the  countryside.  Ch.  ii. 

“The  summit  of  Mr.  Bertram’s  ambition”  was  to  be  a justice  of 
the  peace. 

Mr.  Bertram  was  no  sooner  possessed  of  the  judicial  authority  . . . than  he 
began  to  exercise  it  with  more  severity  than  mercy,  and  totally  belied  all  opin- 
ions which  had  hitherto  been  formed  of  his  inert  good  nature.  ...  He 
detected  poachers,  black  fishers,  orchard  breakers,  and  pigeon-shooters ; had  the 
applause  of  the  bench  for  his  reward,  and  the  public  credit  of  an  active  magis- 
trate. Ch.  vi. 

The  excitement  occasioned  by  the  loss  of  his  property,  and  a 
chance  meeting  with  his  treacherous  agent,  occasioned  his  death. 
Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  v,  vi,  viii,  ix,  xiii.  See  Bertram  (Mrs.  Godfrey  and 
Henry);  Glossin. 

Bertram,  Godfrey,  Mrs.  Mother  of  Henry  and  Lucy  Bertram. 

A circumstance  arrested  Ellangowan's  progress  on  the  high  road  to  ruin. 
This  was  his  marriage  with  a lady  who  had  a portion  of  about  four  thousand 
pounds.  Nobody  in  the  neighbourhood  could  see  why  she  married  him,  and 
endowed  him  with  her  wealth,  unless  because  he  had  a tall,  handsome  figure,  a 
good  set  of  features,  and  a genteel  address,  and  the  most  perfect  good  humour. 
It  might  be  some  additional  consideration,  that  she  was  herself  at  the  reflecting 
age  of  twenty-eight,  and  had  no  near  relations  to  control  her  actions  or  choice. 
Ch.  ii. 

She  was  a superstitious  and  low-spirited  invalid.  Henry’s  disap- 
pearance occasioned  Lucy  Bertram’s  premature  birth  and  her  moth- 
er’s death. 

Ch.  ii,  vi,  viii,  ix.  See  Bertram  (Godfrey,  Henry  and  Lucy.) 

Bertram,  Henry.  (Captain  Yanbest  Brown.)  Son  and  heir  of  God- 
frey Bertram.  When  five  years  of  age  he  witnessed  Kennedy’s 
murder,  and  the  smugglers,  fearing  he  might  betray  them,  kidnapped 
him,  and  Glossin,  from  interested  motives,  bribed  them  to  take  the 
child  from  Scotland.  He  was  named  after  the  captain  of  the  smug- 
glers, Yanbest  Brown.  Bertram  said: 

“I  recollect  myself  first  an  ill-used  and  half-starved  cabin-boy  aboard  a 
sloop,  and  then  a school-boy  in  Holland,  under  the  protection  of  an  old  mer- 
chant, who  had  taken  some  fancy  to  me.  I was  given  to  understand  that  my 
father  was  concerned  in  the  smuggling  trade  . . . and  was  killed  in  a skirmish 
with  the  revenue  officers.  ...  As  I grew  older  there  was  much  of  this  story 
that  seemed  .inconsistent  with  my  own  recollections.  ...  I went  out  to  India 
to  be  a clerk  in  a Dutch  house;  their  affairs  fell  into  confusion;  I betook  myself 
to  the  military  profession,  and,  I trust  as  yet  I have  Hot  disgraced  it.”  Ch.  1. 


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Colonel  Mannering  imagined  that  Bertram’s  attentions  to  his 
daughter,  Julia,  were  intended  for  his  wife,  and  wounded  Bertram 
in  a duel.  Bertram  disguised  himself  under  the  names  of  Dawson 
and  Dudley,  and  followed  Julia  to  England.  A romantic  love  affair 
developed  between  them,  and  he  had  to  encounter  many  dangers 
and  difficulties. 

His  form  was  tall,  manly  and  active,  and  his  features  corresponded  with  his 
person;  for  although  far  from  regular,  they  had  an  expression  of  intelligence 
and  good  humour,  and  when  he  spoke  or  was  particularly  animated,  might  be 
decidedly  pronounced  interesting.  Ch.  xxi. 

He  wrote  to  a friend: 

“Although  Julia’s  beauty  and  playful  tenderness  have  made  an  impression, 
on  my  heart  never  to  be  erased,  I must  be  satisfied  that  she  perfectly  under- 
stands the  advantages  she  foregoes  before  she  sacrifices  them  for  my  sake.” 
Ch.  xxi. 

Through  the  efforts  of  Meg  Merriles  it  was  discovered  that  Brown 
was  Henry  Bertram,  Laird  of  Ellangowan.  A reconciliation  was 
effected  with  Colonel  Mannering,  and  Julia  was  betrothed  to  Ber- 
tram. Julia  Mannering  writes  to  a friend: 

“ His  good  humour,  lively  conversation  and  open  gallantry  suit  my  plan  of  life, 
as  well  as  his  athletic  form,  handsome  features,  and  high  spirit,  would  accord 
with  a character  of  chivalry.”  Ch.  xxix. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  vi,  viii,  ix,  x,  xii,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv, 
xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxi,  xxxiv,  xxxviii,  xl,  xli,  xliii,  xliv,  xlv, 
xlvi,  xlvii,  1,  lii,  liii,  liv,  lv,  lvi,  lvii,  lviii.  See  Bertram  (Godfrey 
and  Margaret);  Mannering  (Julia  and  Guy);  Meg  Merriles. 

Bertram,  Lewis.  Godfrey  Bertram’s  prudent  father.  Ch.  ii.  See 

Godfrey  Bertram. 

Bertram,  Lucy.  Daughter  of  Godfrey  Bertram. 

A sylph-like  form  — a young  woman  of  about  seventeen.  Ch.  xiii. 

She  was  a dutiful  daughter  to  her  unfortunate  father,  and  a con- 
siderate friend  to  her  eccentric  tutor,  Dominie  Sampson.  After  her 
father’s  death  she  accepted  of  Colonel  Mannering’s  hospitality.  Julia 
thus  describes  her: 

“ She  has  really  a great  fund  of  information,  and  I assure  you  I am  daily  sur- 
prised at  the  power  which  she  seems  to  possess  of  amusing  herself,  by  recalling 
and  arranging  the  subject  of  her  former  reading.  . . . She  is,  to  be  sure,  a 
very  pretty,  a very  sensible,  a very  affectionate  girl,  and  I think  there  are  few 
persons  to  whose  consolatory  friendship  I could  have  recourse  more  freely  in 
what  are  called  the  real  evils  of  life.  . . . Were  I sick  of  a fever,  she  would 
sit  up  night  after  night  to  nurse  me  with  the  most  unrepining  patience;  but 
with  the  fever  of  the  heart  . . . she  has  no  . . . sympathy.  . . . And  yet 
what  provokes  me  is,  that  the  demure  monkey  actually  has  a lover  of  her  own. 

. . . She  was  once,  you  must  know,  a great  heiress,  but  was  ruined  by  the 
prodigality  of  her  father,  and  the  villany  of  a horrid  man  in  whom  he  confided. 


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And  one  of  the  handsomest  young  gentlemen  in  the  country  is  attached  to  her; 
but  as  he  is  heir  to  a great  estate,  she  discourages  his  addresses,  on  account  of 
the  disproportion  of  their  fortunes.  But.  with  this  moderation,  and  self-denial, 
and  modesty,  and  so  forth,  Lucy  is  a sly  girl,—  I am  sure  she  loves  young 
Hazzlcwood.”  Ch.  xxix. 

After  her  brother  made  a suitable  provision  for  her,  she  was  mar- 
ried to  Charles  Hazzlewood. 

Ch.  ix,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xix,  xx,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxv,  xxxvii,  xxxviii, 
xxxix,  xlvi,  xlvii,  xlix,  1,  li,  liii,  lv,  lviii.  See  Bertram  (Godfrey 
and  Henry);  Dominie  Sampson. 

Bertram,  Margaret.  A selfish  and  crabbed  relative  to  Godfrey 
Bertram,  who  manifested  no  sympathy  in  his  troubles,  but  left  her 
property  to  Henry  Bertram.  Her  death  and  will  occasioned  much 
commotion  among  her  far  and  near  of  kin.  Ch.  xxxv,  xxxvii,  xxxviii. 
See  Bertram  (Godfrey  and  Henry). 

Brown,  Vanbest,  Captain.  See  Henry  Bertram. 

Brown,  Vanbest,  Lieutenant.  A smuggler  implicated  in  Ken- 
nedy’s murder  and  Henry  Bertram’s  kidnapping.  He  was  killed  in 
a smuggling  raid.  Ch.  xxviii,  xxx,  lvi.  See  Henry  Bertram; 
Kennedy. 

Cockburn.  Keeper  of  the  George  Inn,  near  Bristo-port.  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Corsand.  A justice.  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Dawson  Cleuch,  Jock  o’.  Dinmont’s  quarrelsome  neighbor.  Ch. 
xxxvii,  1. 

Delaserre,  Captain.  Henry  Bertram’s  friend  and  correspondent. 
Ch.  xxi,  xl,  lviii. 

Dinmont,  Ailie.  Dandie  Dinmont’s  wife;  rustic,  good  natured  and 
hospitable.  “A  well-favored,  buxom  dame.”  Ch.  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv, 
xxvi.  See  Dandie  Dinmont. 

Dinmont,  Dandie.  A Scotch  store-farmer. 

A tall,  stout,  country-looking  man,  in  a large  jockie-coat.  Ch.  xxii. 

He  is  considered  an  admirable  rural  portrait.  He  was  fond  of 
field  sports,  and  was  brave,  belligerent  and  kind-hearted.  He  was 
a devoted  friend  to  Henry  Bertram,  and  was  blessed  with  happy 
domestic  relations,  an  athletic  form  and  rugged  constitution.  He 
took  especial  pride  in  raising  a celebrated  breed  of  terriers,  called 
the  “Mustards  and  Peppers.” 

Ch.  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl, 
xlviii,  1,  liii,  liv,  lv,  lviii. 

Dinmont,  Jennie.  Dandie  Dinmont’s  little  daughter.  Ch.  xxvi. 

Donald.  An  Edinburgh  chairman.  Ch.  xxxv. 

Driver.  Plydell’s  clerk. 


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“That’s  a useful  fellow,”  said  the  counsellor.  “I  don't  believe  his  match 
ever  carried  a process.  He'll  write  to  my  dictating  three  nights  in  a week  with- 
out sleep,  or,  what’s  the  same  thing,  he  writes  as  well  and  correctly  when  he’s 
asleep  as  when  he’s  awake.  . . . It  is  my  opinion  he  never  puts  off  his  clothes 
or  goes  to  sleep, — sheer  ale  supports  him  under  everything.  It  is  meat,  drink 
and  cloth,  bed.  board  and  washing.  ...  I remember  being  called  suddenly  to 
draw  an  appeal  case.  . . . Then  we  had  to  seek  Driver,  and  it  was  all  that  two 
men  could  do  to  bear  him  in.  for,  when  found,  he  was,  as  it  happened,  both  mo- 
tionless and  speechless.  But  no  sooner  was  his  pen  put  between  his  fingers,  his 
paper  stretched  before  him,  and  he  heard  my  voice,  than  he  began  to  write  like 
a scrivener,  and,  excepting  that  we  were  obliged  to  have  somebody  to  dip  his  pen 
in  the  ink.  for  he  could  not  see  the  standish.  I never  saw  a thing  scrolled  more 
handsomely.  . . . Not  three  words  required  to  be  altered.”  Cli.  xxxix. 

Ch.  xxxix. 

Drumquag.  See  MacCasquil. 

Dudley.  An  artist;  a friend  to  Henry  Bertram.  Ch.  xxi,  xxii,  xxvi. 

Duff,  Jamie.  An  idiot  in  an  undertaker's  employ.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Dumple.  Dinmont’s  pony.  Ch.  xxiii. 

Ellangowan,  Laird  of.  See  Godfrey  Bertram. 

Erskine,  Rev.  A celebrated  Scotch  divine,  who  brought 

Learning,  metaphysical  acuteness  and  energy  of  arguments  . . . into  the  ser- 
vice of  Christianity.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Ch.  xxxvii. 

Faa,  Gabriel.  A “ thin,  dark,  active  ” gypsy;  son  of  Gabriel  Bailie. 
For  a slight  delinquency  Ellangowan  handed  him  over  to  the  cap- 
tain of  the  impress  service.  He  afterward  assisted  his  aunt,  Meg 
Merriles  in  righting  Henry  Bertram.  Ch.  vii,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxxiv,  xlv, 
xlviii,  lvi.  See  Godfrey  Bertram. 

Featherhead,  John.  Kittlecourt’s  successful  opponent.  Ch.  vi. 
See  Kittlecourt. 

Gibson,  Janet.  A down-trodden  dependent  on  Mrs.  Bertram’s 
grudging  charity.  She  afterward  found  a kind  home  with  the  Din- 
monts.  Lawyer  Plydell  said  of  Mrs.  Bertram,  deceased: 

“ The  old  cat  had  a little  girl,  the  orphan  of  some  relation,  who  lived  with  her 
as  a kind  of  slavish  companion.  I hope  she  has  had  the  conscience  to  make  her 
independent,  in  consideration  of  the  peine  forte  et  dure  to  which  she  subjected 
her  during  her  lifetime.”  Ch.  xxxvii. 

She  saw  with  wonder  and  affright  the  intrusive  researches  of  strangers 
amongst  the  recesses  to  which  from  childhood  she  had  looked  with  awful  vener- 
ation. . . . Yet  she  was  the  only  person  who  seemed  to  feel  sorrow,  for  the  de- 
ceased. Mrs.  Bertram,  had  been  her  protectress,  although  from  selfish  motives, 
and  her  capricious  tyranny  was  forgotten  at  the  moment,  while  the  tears  fol- 
lowed each  other  down  the  cheeks  of  her  frightened  and  friendless  dependent. 
Ch.  xxxviii. 

She  was  left  only  a hundred  pounds,  “ for  the  purpose  of  binding 
her  to  some  honest  trade.” 


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Ch.  xxix,  xxxvii,  xxxviii.  See  Margaret  Bertram;  Dandie 
Dinmont. 

Glossin,  Guilbert.  Godfrey  Bertram’s  agent. 

Under  this  gentleman’s  supervision  small  debts  grew  into  large,  interests 
were  accumulated  upon  capitals,  movable  bonds  became  heritable,  and  law 
charges  were  heaped  upon  all.  Ch.  ii. 

Glossin  obtained  possession  of  Mr.  Bertram’s  property,  and  was 
instrumental  in  the  kidnapping  of  Henry  Bertram.  * He  was  at 
length  imprisoned  for  these  crimes,  and  obtained  permission  to  visit 
the  cell  of  his  accomplice,  Hatteraick,  who  called  him 

“A  cursed  coward  villain,  that  always  works  his  own  mischief  with  other 
people’s  hands.”  Ch.  lvii. 

A quarrel  ensued,  in  which  Glossin  was  strangled  to  death. 

Ch.  ii,  vi,  xiii,  xiv,  xix,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xli,  xlii,  xliii,  lvi,  lvii. 
See  Bertram  (Godfrey  and  Henry);  Hatteraick. 

Grizzle.  A servant  at  the  Gordon  Arms.  Ch.  xi. 

Hatteraick,  Dirk.  A smuggler,  implicated  in  Kennedy’s  murder 
and  the  kidnapping  of  Henry  Bertram.  He  killed  Meg  Merriles, 
who  brought  him  to  justice.  Realizing  that  he  had  been  Glossin’s 
tool,  he  strangled  him  and  then  hung  himself. 

He  was  apparently  a seafaring  man,  rather  under  the  middle  size,  and  with  a 
• countenance  bronzed  by  a thousand  conflicts  with  the  northeast  wind.  His  form 
was  prodigiously  muscular,  strong  and  thick-set.  so  that  it  seemed  as  if  a man  of 
much  greater  height  would  have  been  an  inadequate  match  in  any  close  personal 
conflict.  He  was  hard-favoured,  and  ...  a surly  and  even  savage  scowl  appeared 
to  darken  features  which  would  have  been  harsh  and  unpleasant  under  any 
expression  or  modification.  . . . There  was  a mixture  of  impudence,  hardihood 
and  suspicious  fear  about  this  man  which  was  inexpressibly  disgusting.  His 
manners  were  those  of  a ruffian,  conscious  of  the  suspicion  attending  his  char- 
acter, yet  aiming  to  bear  it  down  by  the  affectation  of  a careless  and  hardy 
familiarity.  Ch.  iv. 

Ch.  iv,  v,  ix,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xlviii,  liv,  lv,  lvi,  lvii.  See  Henry 
Bertram;  Kennedy;  Meg  Merriles. 

Hazzlewood,  Charles.  Lucy  Bertram’s  faithful  and  considerate 
lover.  Ch.  xiii,  xv,  xx,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxv,  xlvii,  liii,  liv,  lv, 
lviii.  See  Lucy  Bertram. 

Hazzlewood,  Sir  Robert.  Father  to  Charles  Hazzlewood. 

An  elderly  man,  dotingly  fond  of  his  own  family  and  stoically  indifferent  to 
the  fate  of  all  mankind  besides.  For  the  rest,  he  was  honourable  in  his  general 
dealings  because  he  was  afraid  of  the  censure  of  the  world,  and  just  from  a bet- 
ter motive.  He  was  presumptuously  over-conceited  on  the  score  of  family  pride 
and  importance.  ...  In  his  general  deportment  he  was  pompous  and  importu- 
nate, affecting  a species  of  florid  elocution  which  often  became  ridiculous  from 
his  misarranging  triads  and  quaternions,  with  which  he  loaded  his  sentences. 
Ch.  xiii. 

Ch.  xv,  xxxii,  xiii,  xliii,  xlviii,  lii,  lvi,  lviii. 


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Hewit,  Godfrey  Bertram.  El  lan  go  wan's  bastard  son.  Ck.  ii,  lvi. 

Hodges,  Joe.  A shrewd  and  kindly  landlord.  Ch.  xxi. 

Howatson,  Luckie.  A midwife.  Ch.  i,  ii,  iii. 

Jabos,  Jock.  Postilion  at  the  Gordon  Arms.  Ch.  i,  xi,  xiii,  xiv,  xxii, 
xlviii,  lv,  lviii. 

Jabos,  Mrs.  Jock  Jabos’  mother.  Ch.  i. 

Jack.  A gypsy  robber.  Ch.  xxviii. 

Jock,  Slounging.  The  jailor’s  assistant.  Ch.  xxxiii. 

Johnstone.  A young  fisherman;  messenger  between  Bertram  and 
Julia  Mannering.  Ch.  xl. 

Johnstone,  Peggie.  A laundress,  who  assisted  the  correspondence 
of  Bertram  and  Julia.  Ch.  xl. 

Johnstone,  William.  An  old  fisherman;  father  of  the  above 
brother  and  sister.  Ch.  xl. 

Kennedy,  Francis.  A revenue  officer,  killed  by  the  smugglers. 

A stout,  resolute  and  active  man.  who  had  made  seizures  to  a great  amount, 
and  was  proportionally  hated  by  those  who  had  an  interest  in  the  fair  trade , 
as  they  called  the  pursuit  of  these  contraband  adventurers.  ...  At  Ellangowan 
Kennedy  was  a frequent  and  always  acceptable  guest.  His  vivacity  relieved  Mr. 
Bertram  of  the  trouble  of  thought  and  the  labour  which  it  cost  him  to  support  a 
detailed  communication  of  ideas,  while  the  daring  and  dangerous  exploits  which 
he  had  undertaken  in  the  discharge  of  his  office  formed  excellent  conversation. 
Ch.  ix. 

Ch.  viii,  ix,  x,  lvi.  See  Bertram  (Godfrey  and  Henry). 

Kittlecourt,  Sir  Thomas.  A member  of  parliament.  Ch.  v,  vi. 

MacCandlish,  Mrs.  Hostess  of  the  Gordon  Arms.  Ch.  xi,  xii,  xv, 
xxxii,  lviii. 

MacCasquil,  Mr.  An  heir-expectant  to  the  property  of  Mrs.  Ber- 
tram, deceased. 

That  thin-looking,  oldish  person,  in  a most  correct  and  gentlemanlike  suit  of 
mourning,  is  MacCasquil,  formerly  of  Drumquag.  who  was  ruined  by  having  a 
legacy  bequeathed  him  of  two  shares  in  the  Ayr  bank.  His  hopes  on  the  present 
occasion  are  founded  on  a very  distant  relationship,  upon  his  sitting  in  the  same 
pew  with  the  deceased  every  Sunday,  and  upon  his  playing  at  cribbage  with  her 
regularly  on  Saturday  evenings,  taking  great  care  never  to  come  off  a winner. 
Ch.  xxxviii. 

Ch.  xxxviii.  See  Mrs.  Margaret  Bertram. 

MacFin,  Miles.  Caddie  for  an  Edinburgh  inn.  Ch.  xxxvi. 

MacGuffog,  David.  Thief-taker  and  jailor.  Ch.  v,  xxxiii,  xxxiv, 
xlii,  xliv,  xlv,  xlviii. 

MacGuffog,  Mrs.  Jailor  MacGuffog’s  wife. 

An  awful  spectacle,  being  a woman  for  strength  and  resolution  capable  of 
maintaining  order  among  her  riotous  inmates,  and  of  administering  the  disci- 
pline of  the  house,  as  it  was  called,  during  the  absence  of  her  husband,  or  when 


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he  had  taken  an  overdose  of  the  creature.  The  growling  voice  of  the  Amazon, 
which  rivalled  in  harshness  the  clashing  music  of  her  own  bolts  and  bars,  soon 
dispersed  in  every  direction  little Varlets  which  thronged  around  her  threshold. 
Ch.  xliv. 

Ch.  xliv,  xlv. 

MacMorlan,  Mr.  The  kindly  and  sensible  Sheriff-Substitute.  Ch. 
xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xix,  xx,  xxxii,  xxxv,  xxxvii,  xlvii,  xlviii,  lv,  lvi,  lvii, 
lviii. 

MacMorlan,  Mrs.  The  Sheriff- Substitute’s  wife.  “A  lady-like 
person.”  Ch.  xiv,  xv,  xx. 

Mannering,  Guy,  Colonel.  A wealthy  retired  English  officer, 
with  aristocratic  prejudices  and  a taste  for  astrology.  He  was  a 
dignified,  high-spirited  gentleman  as  well  as  an  accomplished  schol- 
ar, respecting  merit  and  sympathizing  with  misfortune.  Dominie 
Sampson  and  Lucy  Bertram  found  in  him  a generous  friend  and 
protector.  He  early  became  a widower,  and  having  a misunder- 
standing with  his  daughter’s  lover,  he  was  a formidable  barrier  to 
their  romance. 

His  appearance,  voice  and  manner  produced  an  instantaneous  effect  in  his 
favour.  He  was  a handsome,  tall,  thin  figure,  dressed  in  black ; ...  his  age 
might  be  between  forty  and  fifty ; his  cast  of  features  grave  and  interesting,  and 
his  air  somewhat  military.  Every  point  of  his  appearance  and  dress  bespoke 
the  gentleman.  Ch.  xi. 

His  daughter  writes  of  him: 

“ It  is  impossible  to  say  whether  I love,  admire  or  fear  him  the  most.  His  suc- 
cess in  life  and  in  war— his  habit  of  making  every  object  yield  before  the  energy 
of  his  exertions,  even  when  they  seemed  insurmountable  — all  these  have  given 
a hasty  and  peremptory  cast  to  his  character,  which  can  neither  endure  contra- 
diction or  make  allowances  for  deficiencies.”  Ch.  xvii. 

“ I have  observed  . . . that  his  harsher  feelings  are  chiefly  excited  where  he 
suspects  deceit  or  imposition.  ...  I have  seen  the  narrative  of  a generous  ac- 
tion, a trait  of  heroism  or  virtuous  self-denial,  extract  tears  from  him.  His  eyes 
are  naturally  rather  light  in  colour,  but  agitation  or  anger  gives  them  a darker 
and  more  fiery  glance ; he  has  a custom  also  of  drawing  in  his  lips  when  much 
moved,  which  implies  a combat  between  native  ardour  of  temper  and  habitual 
self-command.”  Ch.  xviii. 

Notwithstanding  his  caustic  speech  and  reserved  manner,  his 
daughter  at  length  realized  the  depth  and  wisdom  of  his  love.  She 
said: 

“ O my  dear  generous  father!  why  have  I for  an  instant  misunderstood  you?” 

He  replied : 

” He  that  is  too  proud  to  vindicate  the  affection  and  confidence  which  he  con- 
ceives should  be  given  without  solicitation,  must  meet  much,  and  perhaps  de- 
served, disappointment.”  Ch.  li. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxix, 
xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xlvi,  xlvii,  xlix, 


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1,  li,  lii,  liii,  lv,  lvi,  lvii,  lviii.  See  Bertram  (Henry  and  Lucy); 
Julia  Mannering;  Dominie  Sampson;  Sophie  Wellwood. 

Mannering,  Julia.  Daughter  and  only  child  of  Colonel  Mannering. 

She  was  of  the  middle  size,  or  rather  less,  but  formed  with  much  elegance; 
piercing  dark  eyes,  and  jet  black  hair  of  great  length,  corresponded  with  the  vi- 
vacity and  intelligence  of  features,  in  which  were  blended  a little  haughtiness 
and  a little  bashfulness,  a great  deal  of  shrewdness,  and  some  power  of  humour- 
ous sarcasm,  Ch.  xx. 

Mervyn  writes  to  her  father: 

“ She  has  a quick  and  lively  imagination,  and  keen  feelings,  which  are  apt  to 
exaggerate  both  the  good  and  evil  they  find  in  life.  She  is  a charming  girl,  how- 
ever, as  generous  and  spirited  as  she  is  lovely.  . . . She  is  romantic,  and  writes 
six  sheets  a week  to  a female  friend.”  Ch.  xvi. 

She  was  witty  and  brilliant,  and  had  a love  of  admiration.  She 
writes  to  her  friend  amusing  accounts  of  her  love  experiences,  and 
describes  vividly  the  persons  she  meets.  Adroitness  and  self-pos- 
session marked  the  management  of  her  romance,  which  terminated 
happily. 

Ch.  xii,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xx,  xxi,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxv,  xl,  xlvi,  xlvii, 
xlix,  1,  li,  liii,  lv,  lviii.  See  Henry  Bertram;  Guy  Mannering. 

Mannering,  Mrs.  See  Sopiiie  Wellwood. 

Marchmont,  Matilda.  Julia  Mannering’s  “kindred  spirit”  and 
correspondent.  Ch.  xvii,  xviii,  xxx,  xxxi. 

Merriles,  Meg.  Henry  Bertram’s  gypsy  nurse,  and  a character  of 
commanding  interest.  She  was  venerated  by  her  tribe,  over  whom 
she  held  arbitrary  authority.  She  impressed  beholders  with  feelings 
of  superstitious  awe.  Devoted  to  Henry  Bertram,  weird  and  orac- 
ular, she  moves  through  the  novel  like  a spirit  of  destiny. 

Her  appearance  made  Mannering  start.  She  was  full  six  feet  high,  wore  a 
man's  great  coat  over  the  rest  of  her  dress,  had  in  her  hand  a goodly  sloe-thorn 
cudgel,  and  in  all  points  of  equipment,  except  her  petticoats,  seemed  rather 
masculine  than  feminine.  Her  dark  elf-locks  shot  out  like  snakes  of  the  Gorgon 
between  an  old-fashioned  bonnet  called  a bongracc.  heightening  the  singular  ef- 
fect of  her  strong  and  weather-beaten  features,  which  they  partly  shadowed, 
while  her  eyes  had  a wild  roll  that  indicated  something  like  real  or  affected  in- 
sanity. . . . ” Who  or  what  is  she,  in  the  name  of  wonder?”  inquired  Manner- 
ing. “ Harlot,  thief,  witch,  and  gipsy,”  answered  Dominie  Sampson.  Ch.  iii. 

There  was  something  frightful  and  unearthly,  as  it  were,  in  the  rapid  and  un- 
deviating course  which  she  pursued,  undeterred  by  any  of  the  impediments 
which  usually  incline  a traveller  from  the  direct  path.  Her  way  was  as  straight 
and  nearly  as  swift  as  that  of  a bird  through  the  air.  Ch.  liii. 

She  keeps  cognizant  of  all  Henry  Bertram’s  movements,  and  is 
fatally  wounded  while  endeavoring  to  restore  him  to  his  rights. 
She  gave  her  dying  testimony  in  his  behalf,  saying: 

“When  I was  in  life  I was  the  mad,  randy  gipsy  that  had  been  scourged,  and 


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banished,  and  branded,— that  had  begged  from  door  to  door,  and  been  hounded 
like  a stray  tike  from  parish  to  parish  — who  would  have  minded  her  tale?  But 
now  I am  a dying  woman,  and  my  words  will  not  fall  to  the  ground  any  more 
than  the  earth  will  cover  my  blood!  ” Ch.  Iv. 

She  is  most  akin  to  the  witches  of  Macbeth,  with  some  traits  of  the  ancient 
Sibyl  ingrafted  on  the  coarser  stock  of  a gipsy  of  the  last  century.  Though  not 
absolutely  in  nature,  however,  she  must  be  allowed  to  be  a very  imposing  and 
emphatic  personage,  and  to  be  mingled  with  the  business  and  scenery  of  the 
piece  with  the  greatest  possible  skill  and  effect.  Lord  Jeffrey. 

Ch.  iii,  vii,  viii,  x,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxxiv,  xxxix,  xlv,  xlvi, 
xlvii,  xlix,  lii,  liii,  liv,  lv.  See  Henry  Bertram. 

Mervyn,  Arthur.  Colonel  Mannering’s  friend. 

He  is  fat  and  good-natured,  gifted  with  strong,  shrewd  sense,  and  some  powers 
of  humour,  but  having  been  handsome,  I suppose,  in  his  youth,  has  still  some  pre- 
tensions to  be  a beau  garcon , as  well  as  an  enthusiastic  agriculturist.  . . . The 
dear  creature  has  got  the  gout,  and  tells  old  stories  of  high  life,  of  which  he  has 
seen  a great  deal.  Ch.  xvii. 

Ch.  xii,  xvi,  xvii. 

Mervyn,  Mrs.  Arthur  Mervyn’s  wife,  “ lady-like  and  housewifely,” 
and  not  remarkable  for  “ accomplishments  or  /ancy.”  Ch.  xvii. 

Mincing*,  Mrs.  Julia  Mannering’s  maid.  Ch.  li. 

Mortlock.  Undertaker  at  Mrs.  Margaret  Bertram’s  funeral.  Ch. 
xxxvii. 

Mumps,  Tib.  Landlady  of  Mumps  Ha’,  and  in  league  with  rob- 
bers. Ch.  xxii. 

Mustard  and  Pepper.  Dandie  Dinmont’s  breed  of  terriers. 

The  race  of  Mustard  and  Pepper  are  in  highest  estimation  at  this  day,  not  only 
for  vermin  killing,  but  for  intelligence  anti  fidelity.  Ch.  xxiii. 

Ch.  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi. 

Plydell,  Paulus.  A distinguished  and  witty  Edinburgh  lawyer. 
He  was  Mannering’s  friend,  and  was  interested  in  Henry  and  Lucy 
Bertram.  He  had  formerly  been  sheriff  of  the  county. 

Among  those  praisers  of  the  past  time,  who  with  ostentatious  obstinacy  af- 
fected the  manners  of  a former  generation,  was  this  same  Paulus  Pleyclell,  Esq., 
otherwise  a good  scholar,  an  excellent  lawyer  and  a worthy  man.  ...  Mr.  Pley- 
dell  was  a lively,  sharp-looking  gentleman,  with  a professional  shrewdness  in  his 
eye,  and,  generally  speaking,  a professional  formality  in  his  manners.  But  this, 
like  his  three-tailed  wig  and  black  coat,  he  could  slip  off  on  a Saturday  evening, 
when  surrounded  by  a party  of  jolly  companions,  and  disposed  for  what  he 
called  his  altitudes.  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Ch.  x,  xxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xlix,  1,  li,  lii,  liii,  lv,  lvi,  lviii. 

Pritchard,  William.  Commander  of  the  sloop  “Shark/1  Ch.  x. 

Proctocol,  Peter.  Trustee  of  Mrs.  Margaret  Bertram’s  property. 
“A  good  sort  of  man.”  Ch.  xxxv,  xxxviii. 

Quid,  Mr.  Mrs.  Margaret  Bertram’s  coarse  kinsman. 

A tobacconist  . . . who,  having  a good  stock  in  trade  when  the  colonial  war 


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broke  out,  trebled  the  price  of  his  commodity  to  all  the  world,  Mrs.  Bertram 
alone  excepted,  whose  tortoise-shell  snuff  box  was  weekly  tilled  with  the  best 
rapee  at  the  old  prices,  because  the  maid  brought  it  to  the  shop  with  Mrs.  Ber- 
tram's respects  to  her  cousin,  Mr.  Quid.  That  young  fellow  . . . might  have 
stood  as  forward  as  most  of  them  in  the  graces  of  the  old  lady,  who  loved  to 
look  upon  a comely  young  man ; but  it  is  thought  he  has  forfeited  the  moment 
of  fortune  by  sometimes  neglecting  her  tea-table  when  solemnly  invited;  some- 
times appearing  there  when  he  had  been  dining  with  blither  company;  twice 
treading  upon  her  cat's  tail,  and  once  affronting  her  parrot.  Ch.  xxxviii. 

Ch.  xxxviii.  See  Margaret  Bertram. 

Rebecca,  Mrs.  Mrs.  Margaret  Bertram’s  favorite  attendant,  to 
whom  she  left  a hundred  pounds.  She  was  on  confidential  terms 
with  Mr.  Quid.  Ch.  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix.  See  Quid. 

Sampson,  Abel,  Dominie.  Tutor  to  Henry  and  Lucy  Bertram, 
and  afterward  Colonel  Mannering’s  librarian.  He  was  absent- 
minded,  faithful  and  affectionate,  with  a remarkable  “awkward- 
ness of  manners  and  simplicity  of  character.”  His  language  was 
always  quaint,  and  having  been  educated  for  the  church  he  fre- 
quently used  the  forcible  and  peculiar  phraseology  of  the  scriptures. 

A poor,  modest,  humble  scholar,  who  had  won  his  way  through  the  classics, 
but  fallen  to  the  leeward  in  the  voyage  of  life,  no  uncommon  personage  in  a 
country  where  a certain  portion  of  learning  is  easily  attained  by  those  who  are 
willing  to  suffer  hunger  and  thirst  in  exchange  for  acquiring  Greek  and  Latin. 
Int.  1829. 

A tall,  gaunt,  awkward,  bony  figure,  attired  in  a thread-bare  suit  of  black, 
with  a coloured  handkerchief,  not  over  clean,  about  his  sinewy,  scraggy  neck,  and 
his  nether  person  arranged  in  grey  breeches,  dark  blue  stockings,  and  clouted 
shoes  and  small  copper  buckles.  Ch.  ii. 

Lucy  Bertram  said: 

“ Whenever  my  poor  father  thought  any  part  of  the  Dominie's  dress  wanted 
renewal,  a servant  was  directed  to  enter  his  room  by  night,  for  he  sleeps  as  fast 
as  a dormouse,  carry  off  the  old  vestment,  and  leave  the  new  one;  nor  could  any 
one  observe  that  the  Dominie  exhibited  the  least  consciousness  of  the  change 
put  upon  him  on  such  occasions.”  Ch.  xix. 

Julia  Mannering  thus  wrote  of  him: 

“ He  pronounces  a grace  that  sounds  like  the  scream  of  a man  in  the  square 
that  used  to  cry  mackerel  — flings  his  meat  down  his  throat  by  shovelfuls  like 
the  dustman  loading  his  cart,  and  apparently  without  the  most  distant  percep- 
tion of  what  he  is  swallowing  — then  bleats  forth  another  unnatural  set  of  tones, 
by  way  of  returning  thanks,  stalks  out  of  the  room  and  immerses  himself  among 
a parcel  of  huge  worm-eaten  folios,  that  are  as  uncouth  as  himself."  Ch.  xxix. 

Pleydell  . . . compared  his  mind  to  the  magazine  of  a pawnbroker,  stowed 
with  goods  of  every  description,  but  so  cumbrously  piled  together,  and  in  such 
total  disorganization,  that  the  owner  can  never  lay  his  hands  upon  any  one  ar- 
ticle at  the  moment  he  has  occasion  for  it.  Ch.  xxix. 

His  exclamation  of  astonishment  was  # 

Pro-di-gious ! pronounced  syllabically.  but  without  moving  a muscle  of  his 
countenance.  Ch.  iii. 


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Oh.  ii,  iii,  vi,  vii,  ix,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xix,  xx,  xxix,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii, 
xxxix,  xlvi,  xlvii,  xlix,  1,  li,  lv,  lvii.  See  Lucy  Bertram;  Guy  Man- 

NERING. 

Scrow.  Glossin’s  clerk.  Ch.  xxxiii. 

Silverquill,  Sam.  An  inmate  of  Portanferry  jail. 

An  idle  apprentice,  who  was  imprisoned  under  a charge  of  forgery.  Ch.  xliv. 

Ch.  xliv. 

Skreigh,  Mr.  Clerk  and  precentor  of  Kippletringan.  A gossip  and 
lover  of  the  marvelous.  Ch.  xi,  xxxii. 

Soles.  A shoemaker.  Ch.  lvi. 

Spur’em,  Dick.  Jailor  MacGuffog’s  assistant.  Ch.  xxxiii. 

The  Astrologer.  See  Guy  Mannering. 

Tom.  Charles  Hazzlewood’s  servant.  Ch.  xiii. 

Wasp.  Henry  Bertram’s  faithful  little  dog.  “A  rough  terrier.” 

Ch.  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxvi,  xlv,  xlviii. 

Wellwood,  Sophie.  Guy  Mannering’s  wife  and  Julia  Mannering’s 
mother.  She  died  in  India.  She  alienated  Julia  from  her  father, 
and  made  his  life  unhappy  with  her  deceit. 

She  delighted  in  petty  mystery,  and  intrigue,  and  secrets,  and  yet  trembled 
at  the  indignation  which  these  paltry  manoeuvres  excited  in  her  husband’s 
mind.  Thus  she  frequently  became  involved  in  meshes  of  her  own  weaving, 
and  was  forced  to  carry  on,  for  fear  of  discovery,  machinations  which  she  had  at 
first  resorted  to  in  mere  wantonness.  Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  iv,  xii,  xviii,  lii.  See  Mannering  (Guy  and  Julia). 

Wilson,  John.  Godfrey  Bertram’s  groom.  Ch.  viii,  ix. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introductory  (1829).  I.  Mannering’s  journey  to  North  Britain.  II.  The  Laird 
of  Ellangowan  and  his  family  history — Dominie  Sampson.  III.  Meg  Merriles  — 
Astrology.  IV.  The  heir’s  horoscope  — Midnight  nursings  — Dirk  Hatteraick.  V. 
The  Laird’s  grievances— Mannering’s  parting  injunction.  VI.  Godfrey  Bertram 
as  Justice  of  the  Peace  — Sampson  given  charge  of  Harry.  VII.  The  Justice  and 
the  gypsies.  VIII.  Meg's  love  for  the  heir  — Departure  of  the  gypsies,  Meg’s 
farewell.  IX.  Kennedy  and  the  smugglers  — Kennedy’s  murder  and  Harry’s  dis- 
appearance — The  Laird  is  father  of  a female  child,  and  a widower.  X.  Fruitless 
investigation  — Meg’s  banishment.  XI.  Seventeen  years  afterward  — Gossip  at 
the  Gordon  Arms.  XII.  Mannering’s  inquiries  concerning  the  Bertrams— Man- 
nering reviews  his  life  in  a letter  to  Mervyn.  XIII.  The  sale  at  Ellangowan  — 
Glossin  and  Mannering — The  old  Laird’s  death.  XIV.  Lucy  and  the  MacMorlans 
— Glossin  buys  Ellangowan.  XV.  The  Dominie’s  affection  for  Lucy  — Charles 
Hazzlewood’s  classic  studies.  XVI.  Mervyn’s  letter  to  Mannering  concerning 
Julia’s  serenader.  XVII.  Julia’s  account  of  the  serenade.  XVIII.  Julia  writes  to 
her  friend  about  Brown.  XIX.  Preparations  at  Woodbourne  — Renovations  in  the 
Dominie’s  wardrobe.  XX.  Arrival  of  Col.  Mannering  and  daughter— First  im- 
pressions—The  Bishop’s  library  — Pro-di-gi-ous.  XXI.  Brown  — His  letter  about 


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Julia.  XXII.  Dinmont  — Meg’s  warning.  XXIII.  Meg’s  questions— The  attack 
and  rescue.  XXIV.  Dinmont’s  household.  XXV.  The  fox-hunt  — The  huntsman. 
XXVI.  Salmon-hunting  — Gabriel  — Brown's  adieus.  XXVII.  Perilous  adven- 
ture—Meg’s  protection.  XXVIII.  The  smuggler’s  burial  — Meg’s  gift.  XXIX. 
Julia’s  thoughts  about  her  new  acquaintances  and  Brown.  XXX.  The  smuggler’s 
attack  upon  Woodbourne.  XXXI.  Julia's  unexpected  meeting  with  Brown  — 
Hazzlewood’s  wound.  XXXII.  Glossin  endeavors  to  discover  the  person  who 
wounded  Hazzlewood.  XXXIII.  Hatteraick  and  Glossin.  XXXIV.  The  plot. 
XXXV.  Glossin  v-isits  Woodbourne  in  Lucy’s  behalf.  XXXVI.  Mannering  goes 
to  Edinburgh  — Plydell  — Dinmont  again.  XXXVII.  Conviviality  — Erskine’s  ser- 
mon— Mrs.  Bertram's  funeral.  XXXVIII.  The  will  — Harry  Bertram  the  heir. 
XXXIX.  Correspondence  between  Brown  and  Julia.  XL.  Brown  meets  Glossin 
at  Ellangow..n  — The  arrest.  XLI.  Glossin  and  Sir  Robert  Hazzlewood.  XLII. 
Brown's  examination.  XLIII.  Incarceration.  XLIV.  The  MacGuffogs.  XLV. 
Dinmont’s  visit.  XLVI.  Meg  Merriles  and  Dominie  Sampson —Witch’s  browth. 
XLVII.  The  Dominie’s  confession — Results  of  Meg's  interview  with  young 
Hazzlewood.  XLVIII.  Brown’s  escape.  XLIX.  Plydell  at  Woodbourne  — Meg’s 
message.  L.  Arrival  of  Dinmont  and  Brown.  LI.  Brother  and  sister  — Father 
and  daughter.  LII.  Visit  to  the  ruins  — Meg’s  command.  LIII.  Early  recollec- 
tions—The  cave.  LIV.  Because  the  Hour's  come , and  the  Man.  LV.  Henry 
Bertram,  of  Ellangowan  — Meg's  death.  LVI.  T^he  mystery  clears.  LVII.  Last 
interview  between  Hatteraick  and  Glossin  — Murder  and  suicide.  LVIII.  To  sum 
the  whole  — The  close  of  all. 


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A ROMANCE. 


k I knew  Anselmo.  He  was  shrewd  and  prudent. 
Wisdom  and  cunning  had  their  shares  of  him; 

But.  he  was  shrewish  as  a wayward  child, 

And  pleased  again  by  toys  which  childhood  please 
As  books  of  fables,  graced  with  print  of  wood, 

Or  else  the  jingling  of  a rusty  medal. 

Or  the  rare  melody  of  some  old  ditty. 

That  first  was  sung  to  please  King  Pepin’s  cradle,” 


ARGUMENT. 

N the  advertisement  (1829)  to  “ The  Antiquary,"  Scott  says: 


~L  “ The  present  work  completes  a series  of  fictitious  narratives  intended  to  illus- 
trate the  manners  of  Scotland  at  three  different  periods.  ‘ Waverley  ’ embraced 
the  age  of  our  fathers;  ' Guy  Mannering ' that  of  our  youth,  and  'The  Antiquary' 
refers  to  the  last  ten  years  of  the  eighteenth  century.” 


Aikwood,  Ringan.  The  Catholic  Knockwinnock  poinder.  Ch.xxv. 

Blattergowl,  Rev.  A portly  gentleman,  “equipped  in  a buzz  wig, 
upon  the  top  of  which  was  an  equilateral  cocked  hat.1’ 

Though  a dreadful  proser  . . . he  . . . was,  nevertheless,  a good  man,  in  the 
old  Scottish  Presbyterian  phase,  Godward  and  manward.  No  divine  was  more 
attentive  in  visiting  the  sick  and  afflicted,  in  catechising  the  youth,  in  instruct- 
ing the  ignorant,  and  in  reproving  the  erring.  . . . Tin;  Antiquary  looked  with 
great  regard  and  respect  on  the  said  Blattergowl,  though  ...  he  could  seldom 
be  hounded  out , as  he  called  it,  to  hear  him  preach.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Ch.  xvii,  xxxi,  xxxv. 

Blattergowl,  Rebecca.  Reverend  Blattergowl’s  sister.  Ch.  xvii. 

Breck,  Alison.  An  old  fishwoman.  Ch.  xxxi-xl. 

Calvert.  Groom  at  Glenallan  House.  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Caxton,  Jacob.  A gossipy  old-fashioned  barber, 

Who  dressed  the  only  three  wigs  in  the  parish,  . . . and  who,  for  that  pur- 
pose, divided  his  time  among  the  three  employers  whom  fashion  had  yet  left 
him.  Ch.  v. 


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The  Antiquary  remarked  that  these  wigs  differed  like  the  degrees 
of  comparison : 

Sir  Arthur’s  ramilies  being  the  positive,  his  own  bob-wig  the  comparative, 
and  the  overwhelming  grizzle  of  the  worthy  clergyman  figuring  as  the  superla- 
tive. Ch.  xvii. 

Ch.  v,  viii,  x,  xvi,  xxii,  xxx,  xxxvi,  xliii,  xliv,  xlv. 

Caxton,  Jenny.  The  barber’s  beautiful,  modest  daughter  — be- 
trothed to  Lieutenant  Taffril.  Ch.  xv.  See  Lieutenant  Taffril. 

Crabtree,  Mr.  A nursery  and  seedsman.  Ch.  xvi. 

D’  Acunha,  Teresa.  A Spanish  maid  and  accomplice  of  the  Countess 
of  Glenallan.  Ch.  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xlv.  See  Countess  of  Glen- 

ALLAN. 

Dibble,  Davie.  The  Antiquary’s  bachelor  gardener.  Ch.  vi. 

Dousterswivel,  Herman.  Sir  Arthur  Wardour’s  German  agent, 
who  brought  his  patron  to  the  brink  of  ruin.  He  assumed  to  be  an 
adept  in  the  Black  Arts,  and  was  malicious,  ungrateful  and  super- 
stitious. He  was  at  length  outwitted,  and  so  roughly  handled  by 
Ochiltree  that  he  had  to  leave  the  country. 

A tall,  beetle-browed,  awkward-built  man.  Ch.  xiii. 

Ch.  xvii,  xviii,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxxvii,  xli.  See  Ochiltree;  Sir 
Arthur  Wardour. 

Elspeth  of  the  Craigburnfoot.  Aged  mother  of  the  fisherman, 
Saunders  Mucklebackit. 

A being  in  whom  the  light  of  existence  was  already  obscured  by  the  encroach- 
ing shadows  of  death.  Ch.  xxxi. 

She  had  a vacant  expression  of  countenance,  and  was  lost  to  the 
external  world  through  “the  apathy  of  age  and  deafness.”  She 
had  formerly  been  the  favorite  attendant  of  the  Countess  Joscelind, 
and  had  assisted  her  mistress  in  crime.  Though  largely  rewarded, 
she  never  thrived  afterward.  She 

Long  struggled  with  an  internal  sense  of  concealed  guilt,  joined  to  all  the  dis- 
tresses of  age  and  poverty.  Ch.  xl. 

She  obstinately  guarded  her  secret  until  the  Countess’  death,  and 
then  made  a full  confession,  dying  shortly  afterward.  She  said: 

ik  I wad  not  hae  spared  the  blood  of  my  body,  or  the  guilt  of  my  soul,  to  serve 
the  house  of  Glenallan.  . . . The  cause  was  between  God  and  her  conscience  — 
the  manner  between  God  and  mine.”  Ch.  xxxiii. 

Ch.  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xl.  See  Earl  of  Glenallan. 

Geraldin,  Lord  and  Lady.  See  Lovel  and  Isabella  Wardour. 

Gladsmore,  Mr.  Almoner  at  Glenallan  House.  “A  scholar  and  a 
man  of  the  world.”  Ch.  xxvii-xxxvi. 

Glenallan,  Joscelind,  Countess  of.  Glenallan’s  selfish,  impe- 
rious and  cruel  mother.  According  to  a family  custom,  her  funeral 


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was  at  midnight.  Ch.  xxv,  xxvii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv.  See  Earl  of  Glen- 
allan. 

Glenallan,  William,  Earl  of.  Lovel’s  father.  A gloomy  Cath- 
olic nobleman,  who  lived  in  retirement  and  practiced  severe  religious 
austerities.  His  youth  had  been  marked  by  accomplishments  and 
promise,  but  his  mother’s  crimes  against  him  had  ruined  his  life. 
She  was  partial  to  her  second  son,  and  knew,  according  to  a family 
compact,  that  her  interests  would  suffer  by  the  birth  of  an  heir  to 
the  Earl.  To  these  circumstances  was  added  a dislike  for  the  wife 
he  had  secretly  married.  So  the  Countess  was  induced  to  utter  the 
blighting  falsehood  that  he  had  married  his  illegitimate  sister.  His 
wife’s  death  followed  this  terrible  disclosure,  and  the  child,  of  whose 
existence  he  was  unaware,  was  kidnapped  and  adopted  by  his  brother. 
For  twenty  years  he  lived  with  remorse  and  despair  his  constant 
companions. 

The  Earl  of  Glenallan  was  a man  not  past  the  prime  of  life,  yet  so  broken 
down  with  disease  and  mental  misery,  so  gaunt  and  ghostly,  that  he  appeared 
but  the  wreck  of  manhood.  . . . The  sunken  eye,  pallid  cheek  and  tottering 
form  of  the  nobleman  . . . showed  how  little  wealth  and  power,  and  even  the 
advantages  of  youth, have  to  do  with  that  which  gives  repose  to  the  mind  and 
firmness  to  the  frame.  Ch.  xxviii. 

Through  the  confession  of  his  mother’s  accomplice  he  is  relieved 
of  the  weight  of  unnatural  sin,  and  finds  his  son  in  the  person  of 
Lovel. 

Ch.  xxviii,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xlv.  See  Lovel. 

Goldiebirds,  Messrs.  Sir  Arthur  Wardour’s  creditors.  Ch.  xli,  xliii. 

Greenhorn  and  Grinderson.  Attorneys  for  Messrs.  Goldiebirds. 
Ch.  xli,  xliii. 

Hadoway,  Mrs.  Lovel’s  considerate  and  kindly  landlady,  who  had 
many  wealthy  patrons.  She  was  about  forty-five,  and  was  neat  and 
benevolent.  The  death  of  her  husband,  a Scotch  clergyman,  re- 
duced her  to  straightened  circumstances.  She  had 

An  oval  face  and  dark  eyes,  with  a clear  brown  complexion.  Ch.  xvi. 

Ch.  xvi-xlv. 

Heukbane,  Mrs.  The  butcher’s  wife,  who  manifested  unlawful  in- 
terest in  the  contents  of  the  village  mail.  Ch.  xv.  See  Mrs.  Mail- 
setter. 

John.  A diligence  driver.  Ch.  i. 

Juno.  MTntyre’s  thievish  and  toast-loving  spaniel.  Ch.  xxii,  xxx, 
xxxiv. 

Lesley,  Mr.  MTntyre’s  second  in  his  duel  with  Lovel.  Ch.  xx. 

Littlejohn,  Mr.  A bailie. 

The  worshipful  Bailie  Littlejohn,  who,  contrary  to  what  his  name  expressed, 
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was  a tall,  portly  magistrate,  on  whom  corporation  crusts  had  not  been  conferred 
in  vain.  He  was  a zealous  loyalist  for  that  zealous  time,  somewhat  rigorous  and 
peremptory  in  the  execution  of  his  duty,  and  a good  deal  inflated  with  the  sense 
of  his  own  power  and  importance;  otherwise  an  honest,  well-meaning  and  use- 
ful citizen.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Ch.  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xlv. 

Lovel,  Mr.  A generous  anc!  handsome  young  man,  remarkable  for 
his  fine  breeding,  cultivated  tastes  and  -modest  bearing.  Having 
met  Miss  Wardour  in  England,  he  followed  her  home  to  Fairport  to 
urge  his  suit  for  her  hand.  Mr.  Oldbuck  became  interested  in  the 
melancholy  lover,  who  was  a silent  and  respectful  listener  to  his 
antiquarian  discourses.  Lovel  was  the  heir  and  supposed  natural 
son  of  Mr.  Neville  (brother  to  the  Earl  of  Glenallan).  Doubting  his 
right  to  the  name  of  Neville,  he  assumed  that  of  Lovel.  He  was 
forced  into  a duel  with  M‘Intyre,  and,  as  he  wounded  him,  he  left 
Fairport  to  become  distinguished  in  the  army  as  Major  Neville.  He 
secretly  relieved  the  impending  financial  ruin  of  Sir  Arthur  War- 
dour.  It  is  unexpectedly  discovered  that  he  is  Hon.  William  Ger- 
aldin,  son  and  heir  of  the  Earl  of  Glenallan. 

In  a month  afterward  Lord  Geraldin  was  married  to  Miss  Wardour.  Ch.  xlv. 
Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii, 
xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xlv.  See  Earl  op  Glenallan  ; MTntyre;  Isa- 
belle Wardour. 

Mackitchinson,  Mr.  “The  fat,  gouty,  pursy  landlord”  of  the 
Hawes.  Ch.  ii. 

Macleuchar,  Mrs.  An  old  cellar  shopkeeper,  who  sold  diligence 
tickets.  Ch.  i. 

Macraw,  Francis.  Porter  at  Glenallan  House,  and  formerly  a 
soldier. 

Distinguished  by  his  long  staff  headed  with  silver,  and  by  his  black  gown 
tufted  with  lace  of  the  same  colour,  which  he  had  assumed  upon  the  general 
mourning  in  the  family.  Ch.  xxvii. 

Ch.  xxvii,  xxix. 

Mailsetter,  Davie.  Son  of  the  postmaster.  A boy  of  ten  years  of 
age,  who,  under  difficulties,  delivered  an  important  message. 
Ch.  xv. 

Mailsetter,  Mr.  The  postmaster.  Ch.  xliii. 

Mailsetter,  Mrs.  Wife  of  the  postmaster  at  Fairport.  Herself 
and  friends  interested  themselves  so  much  in  the  contents  of  the 
village  mail,  that  it  was  rumored  — 

Mrs.  Mailsetter  is  to  lose  her  office  for  looking  after  other  folks’  business  and 
neglecting  her  own.  Ch.  xliv. 

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M ‘Intyre,  Hector,  Captain.  The  Antiquary’s  nephew.  A high- 
spirited  young  officer.  He  had  the  manner  and  appearance  of  a 
soldier,  and  was  sensitive  of  his  honor  and  proud  of  his  Highland 
pedigree.  The  caustic  humor  of  Mr.  Oldbuck  exasperated  the  hot- 
brained  Captain,  and  all  their  tastes  were  at  variance.  Hector’s 
guns,  dogs  and  military  pursuits  were  as  obnoxious  to  Mr.  Oldbuck 
as  his  own  antiquarian  instructions  were  wearying  to  his  nephew. 
Notwithstanding  these  differences,  the  uncle  and  nephew  had  a sin- 
cere affection  for  each  other.  Through  jealousy,  Hector  forced  Lovel 
into  a duel  with  him.  He  had  long  cherished  a silent  affection  for 
Miss  Wardour.  When  he  learned  that  her  affections  were  engaged 
elsewhere,  he  bore  himself  so  heroically  that  he  achieved  his  uncle’s 
lasting  respect.  Henceforth  he  devoted  himself  to  his  profession, 
in  which  he  rose  rapidly.  Ch.  xvi,  xix,  xx,  xxx,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii, 
xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xlii,  xliii,  xlv. 

M ‘Intyre,  Mary.  Mr.  Oldbuck’s  niece.  She  was  the  envoy  of 
reconciliation  in  the  many  disputes  which  occurred  between  her 
uncle  and  brother,  Captain  MTntyre. 

A pretty  young  woman,  genteelly  dressed  according  to  the  fashion  of  the  day, 
with  an  air  of  espieglerie , which  became  her  very  well,  and  which  was  perhaps 
derived  from  the  caustic  humour  peculiar  to  her  uncle’s  family,  though  softened 
by  transmission.  Ch.  vi. 

Ch.  iii,  vi,  xvii,  xix,  xxii,  xxx-xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxix,  xlv. 

Monkbarns,  Laird  of.  See  Jonathan  Oldbuck. 

Mucklebackit,  Elspeth.  See  Elspeth  of  the  Craig burnfoot. 

Mucklebackit,  Jenny.  A little  daughter  of  Saunders  and  Maggie 
Mucklebackit. 

A nondescript  animal,  which  might  have  passed  for  a mermaid,  as  it  was  pad- 
dling in  a pool  among  the  rocks.  Ch.  x. 

Ch.  x. 

Mucklebackit,  Maggie.  Saunders  Mucklebackit’s  wife.  A slov- 
enly virago,  who  was  a “ skinflint”  in  fish  bargains. 

A middle-aged  woman,  with  a face  that  had  defied  a thousand  storms.  A 
handkerchief  close  about  her  head,  and  a coat  which  had  formerly  been  that  of 
a man,  gave  her  a masculine  air,  which  was  increased  by  her  strength,  uncom- 
mon stature  and  harsh  voice.  Ch.  xi. 

There  was  about  . . . Luckie  Mucklebackit  and  her  family  an  appearance  of 
ease,  plenty  and  comfort,  . . . with  customary  improvidence.  Ch.  xxvi. 

Ch.  xi,  xxvi,  xxxi,  xxxii. 

Mucklebackit,  Patie.  Saunders  Mucklebackit's  “youngest  and 
favorite  child.”  Ch.  xxxi. 

Mucklebackit,  Saunders.  An  old  fisherman  and  smuggler.  “A 
man  of  hardened  manners  and  robust  frame,”  who  displayed 


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despairing  grief  at  his  son’s  death.  Ch.  viii,  xxxi,  xxxii.  See 

Steenie  Mucklebackit. 

Mucklebackit,  Steenie.  Son  of  Saunders  and  Maggie  Muckle- 
backit. A young  fisherman,  who  met  an  untimely  death  by  drown- 
ing. Ch.  xxv,  xxvi,  xxix,  xxxi. 

Neville,  Edward  Geraldin.  Favorite  son  and  accomplice  of  the 
Countess  of  Glenallan.  Ch.  xxv,  xxviii,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xlv.  See 
Glen allan;  Lovel. 

Neville,  Eveline.  Glenallan’s  persecuted  wife;  Lovel’s  mother, 
and  the  object  of  Oldbuck’s  early  and  hopeless  attachment.  Ch. 
xxv,  xxviii,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xlv.  See  Glenallan. 

Neville,  Major.  See  Lovel. 

Ochiltree,  Edie.  A mendicant,  who  had  formerly  been  a soldier. 
He  played  an  important  part  in  bringing  to  a happy  issue  the  love 
affair  of  Lovel  and  Miss  Wardour,  and  in  his  old  age  became  a 
member  of  their  household. 

Scott,  in  the  advertisement  to  “The  Antiquary,”  says: 

“ These  Bedesmen  are  an  order  of  paupers  to  whom  the  kings  of  Scotland  were 
in  the  custom  of  distributing  alms,  . . . and  who  were  expected,  in  return,  to 
pray  for  the  royal  welfare,  and  that  of  the  state.  This  order  is  still  kept  up  (1829) . 
. . . One  blue  gown  additional  is  put  on  the  roll  for  every  returning  royal  birth- 
day. On  the  same  auspicious  era  each  Bedesman  receives  a new  cloak,  or  gown 
of  coarse  cloth,  the  colour  light  blue,  with  a pewter  badge,  which  confers  on  them 
the  general  privilege  of  asking  alms  through  all  Scotland.’1 

The  hale  cheek,  firm  step,  erect  stature,  and  undaunted  presence  and  bearing 
of  the  old  mendicant  indicated  patience  and  content  in  the  extremity  of  age,  and 
in  the  lowest  condition  to  which  humanity  can  sink.  Ch.  xxviii. 

The  Antiquary  said  of  him : 

“ To  beg  from  the  public  he  considers  as  independence,  in  comparison  to 
drawing  his  whole  support  from  the  bounty  of  an  individual.  He  is  so  far  a 
true  philosopher  as  to  be  a contemner  of  all  ordinary  rules,  of  hours  and  times. 
When  he  is  hungry,  he  eats ; when  thirsty,  he  drinks ; when  weary,  he  sleeps : and 
with  such  indifference  with  respect  to  the  means  and  appliances  about  which  we 
make  a fuss,  that  I suppose  he  was  never  ill-dined  or  ill-lodged  in  his  life.  Then 
he  is,  to  a certain  extent,  the  oracle  of  the  district  through  which  he  travels  — 
their  genealogist,  their  newsman,  their  master  of  revels,  their  doctor,  at  a pinch, 
or  their  divine.11  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Ch.  iv,  vii,  viii,  xii,  xv,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix, 
xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xli,  xlii,  xliii,  xliv,  xlv. 

Oldbuck,  Miss  Griselda.  The  Antiquary’s  maiden  sister  and 
housekeeper.  The  fishers  said  she  had  an  uncommon  tight  grip  on 
money,  and  they  dreaded  bargaining  with  her.  She  had  great 
respect  for  the  Rev.  Blattergowl,  and  delighted  in  gratifying  his 
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The  elderly  lady  rustled  in  silks  and  satins,  and  bore  upon  her  head  a structure 
resembling  the  fashion  in  the  ladies’  memorandum-book  for  the  year  1770  — a su- 
perb piece  of  architecture,  not  much  less  than  a modem  Gothic  castle,  of  which 
the  curls  might  represent  the  turrets,  the  black  pins  the  chevaux  de /rise,  and 
the  lappets  the  banners.  The  face,  which,  like  that  of  the  ancient  statues  of 
Vesta,  was  thus  crowned  with  towers,  was  large  and  long,  and  peaked  at  nose 
and  chin,  and  bore,  in  other  respects  ...  a ludicrous  resemblance  to  the  physi- 
ognomy of  Mr.  Jonathan  Oldbuck.  . . . An  antique  flowered  gown  graced  the 
extraordinary  person  to  whom  belonged  this  unparalleled  tete.  . . . Two  long 
and  bony  arms  were  terminated  at  the  elbows  by  triple  blond  ruffles,  and  being 
folded  saltire-ways  in  front  of  her  person,  and  decorated  with  long  gloves  of 
bright  vermilion  colour,  presented  no  bad  resemblance  to  a pair  of  gigantic  lob- 
sters. High-heeled  shoes,  and  a short  silk  cloak,  thrown  in  easy  negligence  over 
her  shoulders,  completed  the  exterior  of  Miss  Griselda  Oldbuck.  Ch.  vi. 

Ch.  vi,  ix,  xi,  xxx-xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xlv.  See  Blattergowl; 
Oldbuck. 

Oldbuck,  Jonathan.  Laird  of  Monkbarns;  the  Antiquary. 

A whimsical  virtuoso  . . . devoted  to  the  study  and  accumulation  of  old  coins 
and  medals,  and  indeed  of  every  kind  of  Roman  relics,  and  is  sarcastic,  irritable, 
and,  from  early  disappointment  in  love,  a misogynist,  but  humorous,  kind- 
hearted,  and  faithful  to  his  friends.  Wheeler's  Dictionary  of  Noted  Names  of 
Fiction. 

He  was  a descendant  of  a German  printer,  who  had  soughf  refuge 
in  Scotland  from  the  persecutions  of  the  Reformation.  He  was 
much  interested  in  a prospective  work  entitled  “The  Caledoniad,  or 
Invasion  Repelled,”  which  he  never  commenced. 

He  was  a good-looking  man,  of  the  age  of  sixty  — perhaps  older;  but  his  hale 
complexion  and  firm  step  announced  that  years  had  not  impaired  his  strength  or 
health.  His  countenance  was  of  the  true  Scottish  cast,  strongly  marked,  and 
rather  harsh  in  features,  with  a shrewd  and  penetrating  eye  and  a countenance 
in  which  habitual  gravity  was  enlivened  by  a cast  of  ironical  humour.  His  dress 
was  uniform  and  of  a colour  becoming  his  age  and  gravity;  a wig  well  dressed 
and  powdered,  surmounted  by  a slouched  hat,  had  something  of  a professional 
air.  Ch.  i. 

His  wishes  were  very  moderate,  and  as  the  rent  of  his  small  property  rose 
with  the  improvement  of  the  country,  it  soon  greatly  exceeded  his  wants  and 
expenditures;  and,  though  too  indolent  to  make  money,  he  was  by  no  means  in- 
sensible to  the  pleasure  of  beholding  it  accumulate.  . . . He  had  . . . his  own 
pursuits  and  pleasures,  being  in  correspondence  with  most  of  the  virtuosi  of  his 
time,  who.  like  himself,  measured  decayed  intrenchments,  made  plans  of'ruined 
castles,  read  illegible  inscriptions  and  wrote  essays  on  medals  in  the  proportion 
of  twelve  pages  to  each  letter  of  the  legend.  . . . His  maiden  sister  and  his 
orphan  niece  ...  he  had  trained  to  consider  him  the  greatest  man  upon  earth, 
and  whom  he  used  to  boast  of  as  the  only  women  he  had  ever  seen  who  were 
well  broke  in  and  bitted  to  obedience.  . . . Mr.  Oldbuck  was  habitually  parsi- 
monious, but  in  no  respect  mean.  Ch.  ii. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii, 
xix,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii, 
xxxix,  xl,  xlp,  xliv,  xlv.  See  Sir  Arthur  Wardour. 


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Ormston,  Jock.  ) , , , , 

^ ' r Aged  constables.  Ch.  xxxvn. 

Orrock,  Puggy.  ) 

Rintherout,  Jenny.  Steenie  Mucklebackit’s  coquettish  sweetheart. 
She  was  a servant  at  Monkbarns,  and  Miss  Oldbuck’s  “prime  min- 
ister.” She  was  docile  and  faithful,  and  moved 
With  safe  and  noiseless  step,  shod  or  unshod.  Ch.  vi. 

Ch.  iii,  vi,  x,  xxii,  xxvi,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xlv.  See  Steenie  Muckle- 


BACKIT. 

Robert.  Sir  Arthur  Wardour’s  devoted  servant.  Ch.  xli,  xlii. 

Shortcake,  Mrs.  The  baker’s  wife.  “A  little  squat  personage,” 
very  curious  about  the  village  mail.  Ch.  xv.  See  Mbs.  Mail- 
setter. 

Sweepclean,  Saunders.  A bailiff.  Ch.  xlii,  xliii. 

Taffril,  Lieutenant.  A naval  officer,  who  was  Lovel’s  second  in  his 
duel  with  MTntyre.  Ch.  xv,  xx,  xxi,  xlv. 

The  Antiquary.  See  Jonathan  Oldbuck. 

Wardour,  Sir  Arthur.  An  aristocratic  antiquary  and  companion 
of  Mr.  Oldbuck.  He  hated  illegitimacy,  for  family  reasons,  and  was 
very  credulous.  He  was  duped  to  such  an  extent  that  he  jeopar- 
dized his  property  and  narrowly  escaped  the  debtors’  prison. 


A baronet  of  ancient  descent  and  of  large  but  embarrassed  fortunes.  ...  In 
his  more  advanced  years,  as  he  became  too  lazy  or  unwieldy  for  field  sports,  he 
supplied  them  by  now  and  then  reading  Scottish  history;  and  having  gradually 
acquired  a taste  for  antiquities,  though  neither  very  deep  nor  very  correct,  he 
became  a crony  of  his  neighbour,  Mr.  Oldbuck,  of  Monkbarns,  and  a joint  labourer 
with  him  in  his  antiquarian  pursuits.  There  were  . . . points  of  difference  be- 
tween these  two  humourists  which  sometimes  occasioned  discord.  The  faith  of 
Sir  Arthur  as  an  antiquary  was  boundless.*  and  Mr.  Oldbuck  . . . was  much  more 
scrupulous  in  receiving  legends  as  current  and  authentic  coin.  Sir  Arthur  would 
have  deemed  himself  guilty  of  the  crime  of  leze  majesty  had  he  doubted  the 
existence  of  any  single  individual  of  that  formidable  bead-roll  of  one  hundred 
kings  of  Scotland,  received  by  Boethius,  and  rendered  classical  by  Buchanan,  in 
virtue  of  whom  James  VI  claimed  to  rule  his  ancient  kingdom,  and  whose  por- 
traits still  frown  grimly  upon  the  walls  of  gallery  of  Holyrood.  Now,  Mr.  Old- 
buck, a shrewd  and  suspicious  man,  and  no  respecter  of  divine  hereditary  right, 
was  apt  to  cavil  at  this  sacred  list,  and  to  affirm  that  the  procession  of  the  pos- 
terity of  Fergus  through  the  pages  of  Scottish  history  was  as  vain  and  unsub- 
stantial as  the  gleamy  pageant  of  the  descendants  of  Banquo  through  the  cavern 
of  Hecate.  Another  tender  topic  was  the  good  fame  of  Queen  Mary,  of  which 
the  knight  was  a most  chivalrous  asserter,  while  the  esquire  impugned  it,  in 
spite  both  of  her  beauty  and  misfortunes.  When,  unhappily,  their  conversation 
turned  on  yet  later  times,  motives  of  discord  occurred  in  almost  every  page  of 
history.  Oldbuck  was,  upon  princiiile,  a staunch  Presbyterian,  a ruling  elder  of 
the  kirk,  and  a friend  to  revolution  principles  and  Protestant  succession,  while 
Sir  Arthur  was  the  very  reverse  of  all  this.  ...  It  would  sometimes  occur  to 
the  Baronet  that  the  descendant  of  a German  printer  . . . forgot  himself,  and 


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took  an  unlicensed  freedom  of  debate,  considering  the  rank  and  ancient  descent 
of  his  antagonist.  ...  As  Mr.  Oldbuck  thought  his  worthy  friend  and  compeer 
was  in  some  respects  little  better  than  a fool,  lie  was  apt  to  come  more  near 
communicating  to  him  that  unfavourable  opinion  than  the  rules  of  modem  polite- 
ness warrant.  In  such  cases  they  often  parted  in  deep  dudgeon,  and  with  some- 
thing like  a resolution  to  forbear  each  other's  company  in  future.  “ But  with 
the  morning  calm  reflection  came,”  and  as  each  was  sensible  that  the  society 
of  the  other  had  become,  through  habit,  essential  to  his  comfort,  the  breach  was 
speedily  made  up  between  them.  On  such  occasions  Oldbuck,  considering  that 
the  Baronet’s  pettishness  resembled  that  of  a child,  usually  showed  his  superior 
sense  by  compassionately  making  the  first  advances  to  reconciliation.  ...  Sir 
Arthur  always  wished  to  borrow ; Mr.  Oldbuck  was  not  always  willing  to  lend. 
Mr.  Oldbuck,  per  contra,  always  wished  to  be  repaid  with  regularity;  Sir  Arthur 
was  not  always,  nor,  indeed,  often,  prepared  to  gratify  this  reasonable  desire; 
and  in  accomplishing  an  agreement  between  tendencies  so  opposite,  little  miffs 
would  occasionally  take  place.  Still  there  was  a spirit  of  mutual  accommodation 
upon  the  whole,  and  they  dragged  on  like  dogs  in  couples,  but  with  some  diffi- 
culty and  occasional  snarling,  but  without  absolutely  coming  to  a standstill  or 
throttling  each  other.  Ch.  v. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  xiii,  xvii,  xviii,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xli,  xlii,  xlv. 

Wardour,  Isabella.  Sir  Arthur  Wardour’s  beautiful  and  devoted 
daughter.  “The  tall  and  beautiful  figure”  of  Miss  Wardour  was 
generally  seen  at  the  side  of  the  old  knight.  When  her  father  and 
Mr.  Oldbuck  engaged  in  angry  disputes  she  acted  as  mediator,  and 
with  delicate  tact  pacified  them.  Mr.  Oldbuck  called  her  his  “fair 
enemy,”  because  she  always  sided  with  her  father.  Her  lover, 
Lovel,  was  supposed  to  be  illegitimate,  and  Isabella,  knowing  her 
father’s  prejudices  on  this  subject,  discouraged  his  addresses.  She 
said  to  him : 

“It  is  for  yourself  I plead  — that  you  would  consider  the  calls  which  your 
country  has  upon  your  talents  — that  you  will  not  waste,  in  an  idle  and  fanciful 
indulgence  of  an  ill-placed  predilection,  time  which,  well  redeemed  by  active  ex- 
ertion, should  lay  the  foundation  of  future  distinction.”  Ch.  xiii. 

Lovel  is  instrumental  in  saving  the  lives  of  herself  and  father, 
and  Isabella’s  heart  became  rebellious.  Fortunately,  Lovel  is  found 
to  be  the  Earl  of  Glenallan’s  son,  and  Isabella  is  soon  made  the 
happy  Lady  Geraldin. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  xii,  xiii,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xxii,  xli,  xiii,  xlv.  See 

Lovel;  Sir  Arthur  Wardour. 

Wardour,  Reginald,  Captain.  Sir  Arthur  Wardour’s  son.  It  was 
rumored  he  was  interested  in  Mary  MTntyre.  Ch.  xliii,  xlv.  See 
Mary  MTntyre. 


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SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1829).  I.  Oldbuck’s  pettisliness  at  the  tardiness  of  Mrs.  Mal- 
cuchar's  coach.  II.  Mackitchinson  and  his  inn  —Jonathan  Oldbuck,  of  Monkbarns 

— His  financial  consideration  of  his  interesting  fellow-traveler.  III.  Lovel's  call 
at  Monkbarns  — The  sanctum  sanctorum.  IY.  Edie  Ochiltree  dispels  one  of  the 
Antiquary’s  delusions.  V.  Lovel  disappoints  Mr.  Oldbuck’s  theatrical  suspicions 
concerning  him— Lovel  meets  Sir  Arthur  and  his  daughter  at  Monkbarns  — Nature 
of  the  intimacy  between  Mr.  Oldbuck  and  Sir  Arthur.  VI.  The  dinner  — Antiqua- 
rian controversy  — The  Baronet's  angry  departure  — 1 u The  tide ! The  tide ! ” VII. 
Ochiltree  and  Lovel  come  to  the  assistance  of  the  Wardours.  VIII.  After  the  res- 
cue, Oldbuck  forces  his  hospitality  on  Lovel.  IX.  Miss  Grizzle's  dilemma  — Old- 
buck's  narrative  concerning  the  haunted  chamber.  X.  Lovel’s  experience  in  the 
haunted  apartment.  XI.  The  printer’s  motto  — Lovel  dodges  the  Ossianic  contro- 
versy—Oldbuck  and  the  fishwoman.  XII.  Ochiltree’s  interpretation  of  Miss  War- 
dour’s  reflections.  XIII.  Lovel  and  Oldbuck  at  Knockwinnock  castle  — Lovel  and 
Miss  Wardour  — Oldbuck  deplores  Dousterswivel’s  ruinous  influence  over  Sir  Ar- 
thur—The  Phoenicians  and  the  copper  mines.  XIY.  Lovel  and  the  printer's  motto 

— The  Caledoniad  — Miss  Grizzle’s  idea  of  a fair  bargain.  XV.  Curiosity  at  the 
post-office  concerning  the  village  mail  — Lovel's  letter.  XVI.  Oldbuck's  solicitude 
about  his  excellent  listener  — Lovel  in  mourning.  XVII.  Excursion  to  the  ruins  of 
St.  Ruth’s  priory.  XVIII.  The  fortunes  of  Martin  Waldeck.  XIX.  Arrival  of 
Captain  Hector  MTntyre  — Monastic  architecture  — Hector’s  rudeness  — The  ap- 
pointment. XX.  The  Duel.  XXI.  Dousterswivel  dupes  Sir  Arthur  — Lovel’s 
departure.  XXII.  Oldbuck  and  Hector  — Sir  Arthur  seeks  advice.  XXIII.  Old- 
buck questions  the  adept— The  ruins  again— The  treasure.  XXIV.  Ochiltree  un- 
masks the  adept  — The  proposition.  XXV.  Dousterswivel’s  discomfiture  — The 
funeral  of  Joscelind,  Countess  of  Glenallan.  XXVI.  Mucklebackit's  cottage  and 
its  inmates  — Joscelind,  Lady  Glenallan  is  dead  and  buried  this  night.  XXVII. 
Elspeth  sends  Ochiltree  with  a message  to  the  Earl  of  Glenallan.  XXVIII.  The 
Earl  and  the  message  — Steenie’s  death  — Ochiltree’s  arrest.  XXX.  Differences 
between  the  uncle  and  nephew—  The  Phoca.  XXXI.  Oldbuck  in  the  house  of 
mourning.  XXXII.  Elspeth  and  Glenallan.  XXXIII.  Elspeth's  startling  commu- 
nication. XXXIV.  The  Earl  seeks  Oldbuck’s  advice  — Painful  memories.  XXXV. 
The  Earl  at  Monkbarns — The  Antiquary's  discourse.  XXXVI.  Ochiltree’s  impris- 
onment. XXXVII.  Ochiltree's  friends  interest  themselves  in  his  behalf.  XXXVIII. 
Ochiltree  and  Oldbuck  — Ochiltree  at  liberty.  XXXIX.  ‘•Full  of  wise  saws  and 
modern  instances  ”— Hector's  persecution.  XL.  Oldbuck  visits  Elspeth  — Her 
death  — Summons  to  Knockwinnock.  XLI.  Trouble  at  the  castle— Ochiltree  prom- 
ises help.  XLII.  Sir  Arthur  in  danger  of  the  debtors’  prison.  XLIII.  Help  at  last. 
XLIV.  Poor  Hector— Ochiltree  explains— The  public  news.  XLV.  The  French  — 
Arrival  of  Captain  Wardour  and  Major  Neville  — But  who  is  he? — Neville's  history 
—Lovel  develops  into  Lord  Geraldin— Wedding  bells— Ochiltree— Rumors— Fate 
of  the  Caledoniad. 


THE  BLACK  DWARF.* 

A ROMANCE. 


ARGUMENT. 

A WEALTHY  farmer,  his  shepherd,  Auld  Bauldie  and  friend 
Christie  Wilson,  had  a conversation  at  the  Wallace  Inn,  with 
Peter  Pattieson,  J.  Cleisbotham  and  the  landlord,  concerning  the 
Black  Dwarf,  from  which  resulted  the  story  bearing  that  name,  the 
circumstances  of  which  occurred  on  the  Scottish  border  during  Queen 
Anne’s  reign. 


Annaple.  Hobbie  Elliot’s  faithful  old  nurse.  Ch.  vii-x. 
Armstrong,  Grace.  A distant  connection  of  the  Elliots,  and  a 
cherished  and  useful  member  of  their  household.  The  robber,  West- 
burnflat,  at  feud  with  her  betrothed,  Hobbie  Elliot,  kidnapped  her, 
but  she  was  soon  restored  to  her  lover,  and  they  were  happily  mar- 
ried. Ch.  iii,  vii,  x,  xviii.  See  Hobbie  Elliot;  Westburnflat. 
Broken-girth-flow,  Laird.  A Jacobite  who  believed  that  the 
Union  had  ruined  Scottish  agriculture.  He  was  proprietor  of 

A territory  which,  since  the  days  of  Adam,  had  borne  nothing  but  ling  and 
whortleberries.  Ch.  xiii. 

Ch.  xiii. 

Davie  of  Stenhouse.  Hobbie  Elliot's  friend.  Ch.  viii. 

Dickie  of  the  Dingle.  A cautious  old  Borderer.  Ch.  viii,  ix. 
Dixon.  Mr.  Yere’s  stupid  servant.  Ch.  xi. 

* Scott  represents  The  Tales  of  My  Landlord  as  being  the  production  of  an 
imaginary  schoolmaster,  Peter  Pattieson,  and  edited  to  defray  his  funeral  ex- 
penses, by  his  mythical  friend  and  patron,  Jedediah  Cleisbotham,  Schoolmaster 
and  Parish  Clerk  of  Gandercleugh.  The  Wallace  Inn  was  Mr.  Pattieson's  head- 
quarters. The  landlord  was  penurious  and  inclined  to  evade  game  and  liquor 
laws,  but  loquacious  and  versed  in  the  traditions  of  the  surrounding  country. 
The  Tales  of  My  Landlord  are  in  four  series,  viz:  First  Series , The  Black 
Dwarf,  Old  Mortality.  Second  Series , The  Heart  of  Midlothian.  Third  Series , 
The  Bride  of  Lammermoor,  A Legend  of  Montrose.  Fourth  Series , Count  Robert 
of  Paris,  Castle  Dangerous. 


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Earnscliff,  Patrick.  A Border  Laird,  and  Isabella  Yere’s  lover. 
He  was  brave,  generous  and  reserved.  His  superior  education  and 
cool  judgment  won  him  the  respect  of  his  ruder  neighbors.  Mr. 
Yere  could  not  forget  a feud  which  had  existed  between  himself  and 
Earnscliff ’s  father,  and  the  young  people’s  love  affair  was  far  from 
smooth.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xii,  xiv,  xviii.  See  Elshender; 
Isabella  Yere. 

Elliot,  Annot.  Hobbie  Elliot’s  sister.  Ch.  iii,  viii,  x. 

Elliot,  Halbert.  Hobbie  of  the  Heugh-foot. 

A substantial  farmer,  who  boasted  his  descent  from  old  Martin  of  the  Preakin- 
tower,  noted  in  border  story  and  song.  Ch.  ii. 

He  was  blunt,  courageous  and  shrewd,  and  delighted  in  the  dan- 
gers and  fatigues  of  deer-hunting.  Loyal  to  the  government  and 
affectionate  with  his  family,  he  gained  the  friendship  of  the  cynical 
Dwarf  by  his  grateful  and  delicate  conduct.  Elshender  restored  his 
kidnapped  betrothed  to  him,  and  lavished  his  gold  upon  them. 
Elliot  and  Earnscliff  were  helping  friends. 

Elliot  and  the  family  at  Heugh-foot  were,  and  continued  to  be,  as  fortunate 
and  happy  as  his  undaunted  honesty,  tenderness  and  gallantry  so  well  merited. 
Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xvii,  xviii.  See  Grace  Armstrong; 
Elshender. 

Elliot,  Harry,  Jean,  John  and  Lilias.  Hobbie  Elliot’s  brothers 

and  sisters.  Ch.  iii,  viii,  x. 

Elliot,  Mrs.  The  beloved  grandmother  of  the  Elliot  children.  She 
was  kindly  and  pious,  with  a taint  of  superstition. 

The  venerable  dame,  . . . dressed  in  her  coif  and  pinners,  her  close  and 
decent  gown  of  homespun  wool,  but  with  a large  gold  necklace  and  ear-rings, 
looked  what  she  really  was,  the  lady,  as  well  as  the  farmer’s  wife.  Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  iii,  viii,  x. 

Ellieslaw,  Laird  of.  See  Richard  Yere. 

Elshender,  the  Recluse.  The  Black  Dwarf.  He  was  suspected 
of  being  in  league  with  Satan.  His  own  name  was  Sir  Edward 
Mauley,  and  he  was  Isabella  Yere’s  near  but  unknown  kinsman. 
He  was  cultivated,  wealthy  and  naturally  noble.  He  had  been 
betrayed  in  love  and  friendship,  and  he  bitterly  concluded  that  his 
deformity  had  dissevered  him  from  humanity.  In  his  youth  he  had 
been  devoted  to  Yere,  and  taking  his  part  in  a quarrel,  killed  Eams- 
cliff’s  father.  His  morbid  nature  suffered  from  paroxysms  of  re- 
morse, and  before  the  expiration  of  his  year’s  imprisonment  for 
manslaughter,  Mr.  Yere  and  his  betrothed  were  married.  After  a 
temporary  retreat  to  an  insane  asylum,  he  became  a hermit  upon 


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Mucklestane  Moor.  He  allowed  himself  only  the  barest  necessities. 
He  was  taciturn  of  speech  and  misanthropical  in  his  language,  and 
with  his  knowledge  of  drugs  and  command  of  gold,  performed 
many  kind  acts,  and  had  a powerful  influence  in  the  neighborhood. 
He  had  herculean  strength,  and  was  regarded  by  his  neighbors  with 
timid  and  superstitious  veneration.  His  popular  epithet  was  Canny 
Elshie,  or  the  Wight  of  Mucklestane  Moor. 

His  head  was  of  uncommon  size,  covered  with  a fell  of  shaggy  hair,  partly 
grizzled  with  age;  his  eyebrows,  shaggy  and  prominent,  overhung  a pair  of 
small,  dark,  piercing  eyes,  set  far  back  in  their  sockets,  that  rolled  with  a por- 
tentous insanity.  The  rest  of  his  features  were  cf  the  coarse,  rough-hewn 
stamp,  with  which  a painter  would  equip  a giant  in  romance;  to  which  was 
added  the  wild,  irregular  and  peculiar  expression  so  often  seen  in  the  counte- 
nances of  those  whose  persons  are  deformed.  His  body,  thick  and  square,  like 
that  of  a man  of  middle  size,  was  mounted  upon  two  large  feet;  but  nature 
seemed  to  have  forgotten  the  legs  and  the  thighs,  or  they  were  so  very  short  as 
to  be  hidden  by  the  dress  which  he  wore.  His  arms  were  long  and  brawny,  fur- 
nished with  two  muscular  hands,  . . . shagged  with  coarse,  black  hair.  It 
seemed  as  if  nature  had  originally  intended  the  separate  parts  of  his  body  to  be 
the  members  of  a giant,  but  had  afterwards  capriciously  assigned  them  to  the 
person  of  a dwarf,  so  ill  did  the  length  of  his  arms  and  the  iron  strength  of  his 
frame  correspond  with  the  shortness  of  his  stature.  His  clothing  was  a sort  of 
coarse  brown  tunic,  like  a monk’s  frock,  girt  around  him  with  a belt  of  sealskin. 
On  his  head  he  had  a cap  made  of  badger’s  skin,  or  some  other  rough  fur,  which 
added  considerable  to  the  grotesque  effect  of  his  whole  appearance  and  over- 
shadowed features,  whose  habitual  expression  seemed  that  of  sullen  misan- 
thropy. Ch.  iv. 

He  saved  Isabella  Vere  from  being  sacrificed  to  Sir  Frederick 
Langley,  and,  upon  her  marriage  with  EarnsclifF,  settled  a hand- 
some fortune  on  them.  He  disappeared  from  Mucklestane  Moor, 
and  the  time  of  his  death  or  place  of  his  burial  was  never  known. 

Many  believed  . . . that  he  only  disappeared  for  a season,  and  continues  to 
be  seen  from  time  to  time  among  the  hills.  And  retaining,  according  to  custom, 
a more  vivid  recollection  of  his  wild  and  desperate  language,  than  of  the  benevo- 
lent tendency  of  most  of  his  actions,  he  is  usually  identified  with  the  malignant 
demon  called  the  Man  of  the  Moors,  . . . and  ...  is  generally  represented  as 
bewitching  sheep,  causing  the  ewes  to  keb , that  is,  to  cast  their  lambs,  or  seen 
loosening  the  impending  wreath  of  snow  to  precipitate  its  weight  on  such  as  take 
shelter,  during  the  storm,  beneath  the  bank  of  a torrent,  or  under  the  shelter  of 
a deep  glen.  In  short,  the  evils  most  dreaded  and  deprecated  by  the  inhabitants 
of  that  pastoral  country  are  ascribed  to  the  agency  of  the  Black  Dwarf.  Ch. 
xviii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  x,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii.  See  Vere  (Isabella 
and  Richard). 

Graeme,  Mrs.  An  old  hag ; the  mother  and  accomplice  of  the 
robber,  Westburnflat.  Ch.  ix. 

Graeme,  Willie.  See  Westburnflat. 


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Hobbler,  Dr.  A convivial  Jacobite. 

The  pimple-nosed  pastor  of  the  Episcopal  meeting-house  at  Kirkwhistle. 
Ch.  xiii. 

Ch.  xiii-xvii. 

Horsington.  Mr.  Vere’s  old  groom.  Ch.  v. 

Hugh.  The  blacksmith  of  Ringleburn.  Hobbie  Elliot’s  friend. 
Ch.  viii,  ix. 

Ilderton,  Lucy.  Isabella  Vere’s  friend  and  cousin.  A brilliant 
and  romantic  young  beauty,  who  intrigued  in  favor  of  Earnscliff  's 
suit  for  Isabella’s  hand,  much  to  the  discomfiture  of  Mr.  Vere  and 
Sir  Frederick  Langley.  She  afterward  became  the  wife  of  Ralph 
Mareschal.  Ch.  v,  xi,  xviii.  See  Mareschal;  Isabella  Yere. 

Ilderton,  Nancy.  Lucy  llderton’s  younger  and  timid  sister.  Ch.  v. 

Langley,  Sir  Frederick.  Isabella  Vere’s  suitor. 

A proud,  dark,  ambitious  man,  . . . infamous  for  his  avarice  and  severity. 
Ch.  v. 

Believing  that  Miss  Vere  was  an  heiress,  he  embarked  in  her 
father’s  Jacobite  schemes,  with  the  understanding  that  'Isabella 
should  be  his  wife.  Weary  of  delays,  and  knowing  her  repug- 
nance, he  threatened  to  betray  the  conspirators  unless  an  imme- 
diate marriage  should  take  place.  The  Dwarf  convinced  Sir 
Frederick  that  Isabella  would  be  a portionless  bride,  and  he  fled 
from  a pending  arrest  for  treason,  and  he  was  afterward  executed 
for  complicity  in  the  rebellion  of  1715.  Ch.  v,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xvii, 
xviii.  See  Isabella  Vere. 

Mareschal,  Ralph.  Vere’s  kinsman.  A Jacobite,  noble,  gay  and 

fearless. 

Mareschal  hunted,  shot,  and  drank  claret  — tired  of  the  country,  served  three 
campaigns,  came  home  and  married  Lucy  Ilderton.  Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvii,  xviii.  See  Lucy  Ilderton. 

Mauley,  Sir  Edward.  See  Elshender. 

Ratcliffe,  Hugh.  Sir  Edward  Mauley’s  honorable  friend  and 
agent.  Ch.  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii.  See  Elshender. 

Rewcastle,  John.  A Jedburgh  smuggler  and  Jacobite,  who  al- 
leged that  the  Union  had  destroyed  commerce.  Ch.  xiii. 

Simon  of  Hackburn.  A spirited  young  borderer.  A friend  to 
Hobbie  Elliot.  Ch.  vii,  viii,  ix,  xii. 

The  Black  Dwarf.  See  Elshender. 

Vere,  Isabella.  Richard  Vere’s  lovely  and  dutiful  daughter.  Her 
heart  was  given  to  Eamscliff,  but  she  was  persecuted  by  her  father 
to  marry  Sir  Frederick  Langley.  She  was  placed  in  a temporary 
captivity,  from  which  Eamscliff  rescued  her,  but  the  hour  for  the 


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marriage  was  appointed.  She  sought  the  advice  and  assistance  of 
the  Dwarf,  and  the  beautiful  attributes  of  her  nature  secured  his 
interest  and  successful  interference.  Earnscliff  and  Isabella  were 
shortly  afterward  united. 

Years  fled  over  the  heads  of  Earnscliff  and  his  wife,  and  found  and  left  them 
contented  and  happy.  Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  v,  ix,  xi,  xii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii.  See  Earnscliff;  El- 
shender;  Langley;  Yere. 

Vere,  Richard.  Laird  of  Ellieslaw.  Isabella  Vere’s  father. 

In  early  youth,  Mr.  Yere  of  Ellieslaw  had  been'  remarkable  for  a career  of 
dissipation,  which,  in  advanced  life,  he  had  exchanged  for  the  no  less  destruc- 
tive career  of  dark  and  turbulent  ambition.  In  both  cases,  he  had  gratified  the 
predominant  passion,  without  respect  to  the  diminution  of  his  private  fortune; 
although,  where  such  inducements  were  wanting,  he  was  deemed  close,  avari- 
cious and  grasping.  Ch.  xi. 

He  was  haughty,  selfish  and  dissimulating.  After  cruelly  wrong- 
ing his  friend,  Sir  Edward  Mauley,  he  lived  upon  his  bounty.  He 
engaged  in  Jacobite  intrigues,  and  was  willing  to  sacrifice  his 
daughter’s  happiness  to  his  political  aspirations.  He  left  Scotland 
after  the  exposure  of  his  schemes. 

Mr.  Yere,  supplied  by  his  daughter  with  an  ample  income,  continued  to 
reside  abroad,  engaged  deeply  in  the  affair  of  Law’s  bank  during  the  regency  of 
the  Duke  of  Orleans ; and  was  at  one  time  supposed  to  be  immensely  rich ; but, 
on  the  bursting  of  that  famous  bubble,  he  was  so  much  chagrined  at  being  again 
reduced  to  a moderate  annuity  . . . that  vexation  of  mind  brought  on  a para- 
lytic stroke,  of  which  he  died  after  lingering  under  its  effects  a few  weeks.  Ch. 
xviii. 

Ch.  viii,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii.  See  Elshender  ; Lang- 
ley; Isabella  Yere. 

Westburnflat,  Red  Reiver  of.  Willie  Graeme.  A border  rob- 
ber and  a 

Cool -blooded,  hardened,  unrelenting  ruffian.  Ch.  vi. 

He  was  Mr.  Yere’s  Jacobite  emissary,  and  objected  to  the  Union 
because  it  subjected  him  to  the  rigor  of  English  laws.  He  was  tall, 
thin  and  muscular. 

His  face,  sharp-featured,  sun-burnt  and  freckled,  had  a sinister  expression  of 
violence,  impudence  and  cunning,  each  of  which  seemed  to  predominate  over 
the  others.  Sandy-coloured  hair,  and  reddish  eyebrows,  from  under  which 
looked  forth  his  sharp  grey  eyes,  completed  the  unauspicious  outline  of  the 
horseman’s  physiognomy.  He  had  pistols  in  his  hostlers,  and  another  peeped 
from  his  belt.  . . . He  wore  a rusted  steel  head-piece;  a buff  jacket  of  rather 
an  antique  cast ; gloves  of  which  that  for  the  right  hand  was  covered  with  small 
scales  of  iron,  like  an  ancient  gauntlet;  and  a long  broadsword  completed  his 
equipage.  Ch.  vi. 

Elshender  had  cured  him  of  a sickness,  and  had  a restraining 
influence  over  him  through  the  robber’s  gratitude,  superstition,  and 


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the  effect  of  an  occasional  bribe.  Westburnflat  destroyed  Hobbie 
Elliot’s  home,  and  fled  from  the  wrath  to  come. 

He  joined  the  army  under  Marlborough ; obtained  a commission,  to  which  he 
was  recommended  by  his  services  in  collecting  cattle  for  the  commissariat; 
returned  home  after  many  years,  with  some  money  (how  come  by  Heaven  only 
knows)  . . . drank  brandy  with  the  neighbours,  whom  in  his  younger  days  he 
had  plundered— died  in  his  bed,  and  is  recorded  upon  his  tombstone  ...  as 
having  played  all  the  parts  of  a brave  soldier,  a discreet  neighbour,  and  a sincere 
Christian.  Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xiii,  xviii.  See  Elshender. 

Willieson,  William.  A Scotch  Jacobite. 

Half -owner  and  sole  skipper  of  a brig  that  made  four  voyages  annually 
between  Cockpool  and  Whitehaven.  Ch.  xiii. 

He  considered  the  piracies  committed  on  the  East  India  trade  as 
a sufficient  reason  for  his  opposition  to  the  government.  Ch.  xiii. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1829).  I.  Preliminary.  II.  Historical  period  — Hobbie  Elliot  and 
Earnscliff  journey  to  Mucklestane  Moor.  III.  The  young  men  and  the  Dwarf  — 
EarnsclifE  at  Hobbie’s  happy  home.  IV.  Hobbie  and  Earnscliff's  visit  to  the 
misanthropic  Dwarf— His  herculean  powers  and  superstitious  reputation.  V. 
Lucy  Ilderton’s  fortune— The  Dwarf  and  Isabella  Vere  — Confidential  conversa- 
tion between  the  cousins.  VI.  The  Dwarf  and  the  freebooter  — Elshie's  reflec- 
tions. VII.  The  sullen  night  — Elshie  and  the  Red  Reiver  make  a bargain  — 
Desolation  — Hobbie  in  pursuit  of  his  missing  betrothed.  VIII.  Hobbie  begs  the 
Dwarf’s  assistance  — The  bag  of  gold  — ” In  the  West.”  IX.  Tower  of  Westburn- 
flat — Parley  and  surrender  of  Miss  Vere  — k*  WHiere  is  Grace?  ” X.  Grace's  return 
and  adventures  — The  Dwarf’s  gift.  XI.  A retrospect  — The  kidnapping  of  Isa- 
bella, and  feigned  search  — Jacobite  agitations.  XII.  Earnscliff  delivers  Isabella 
to  her  insulting  father  — Ratcliffe  remonstrates  with  Mareschal.  XIII.  Jacobite 
gathering  at  Ellieslaw  Castle  — Ratcliffe’s  dismissal  — Discouraging  intelligence  — 
Sir  Frederick  Langley  demands  that  Isabella  shall  that  evening  become  his  bride. 
XIV.  The  dissimulating  Vere  and  his  unhappy  daughter.  XV.  Ratcliffe  advises  a 
visit  to  Mucklestane  Moor  — The  Dwarf's  history.  XVI.  Isabella  in  the  hut  of  the 
Dwarf  — The  return.  XVII.  The  chapel  in  Ellieslaw  Castle  — Mrs.  Vere’s  tomb  — 
The  bridal  party  — Sir  Edward  Mauley  prevents  the  ceremony  — Hobbie  Elliot 
commands  the  castle.  XVIII.  Vere’s  explanatory  letter  to  his  daughter  — Mar- 
riage of  Earnscliff  and  Miss  Vere — The  Dwarf’s  generosity  — Subsequent  his- 
tories — Traditions  concerning  the  Black  Dwarf. 


OLD  MORTALITY. 

A ROMANCE. 


“ Why  seeks  he  with  unwearied  toil 

Through  death’s  dim  walks  to  urge  his  way, 


Reclaim  his  long-asserted  spoil 
And  lead  oblivion  into  day?  ” Langhorne. 


ARGUMENT. 


OBERT  PATERSON  was  a real  personage,  and  received  the 


^ name  of  Old  Mortality  from  having  devoted  his  life  to  the 
renovation  of  the  gravestones  of  the  martyrs  of  the  Covenant.  His 
old  white  pony  fed  among  the  tombs  while  his  master  was  engaged 
in  his  labors.  Old  Mortality  was  dressed  plainly  as  a peasant,  and 
was  frugal  in  all  his  habits.  He  ceased  to  provide  for  his  family  and 
repaid  the  hospitality  of  the  Presbyterians  by  repairing  their  family 
monuments.  He  was  cheerful  and  inoffensive  in  his  enthusiasm  and 
died  in  his  eighty-sixth  year. 

About  the  beginning  of  this  century  he  closed  his  mortal  toils,  being  found  on 
the  highway  near  Lockerby,  in  Dumfriesshire,  exhausted  and  just  expiring.  The 
old  white  pony,  the  companion  of  all  his  wanderings,  was  standing  by  the  side  of 
his  dying  master.  There  was  found  about  his  person  a sum  of  money  sufficient  for 
his  decent  interment,  which  seems  to  show  that  his  death  was  in  no  way  hastened 
by  violence  or  want.  Int.  (1829),  ch.  i. 

Mr.  Pattieson*  became  interested  in  Old  Mortality  and  his  narratives 
of  the  Whig  saints.  The  romance  which  resulted  from  their  acquaint- 
ance he  called  “ Old  Mortality.’'  It  relates  to  the  Covenanters’  insur- 
rection during  Charles  the  Second’s  reign. 


Allan,  Major.  An  experienced  cavalry  officer  in  the  Life  Guards. 
Ch.  xv,  xvi,  xx,  xxxv. 

Andrews.  A dragoon  in  the  Life  Guards.  Ch.  viii. 

Balfour,  John.  See  Burley. 


* See  foot-note  on  page  49. 
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Bellenden,  Edith.  Lady  Margaret  Bellenden’s  granddaughter,  and 
the  heiress  of  Tillietudlem. 

Her  black  Spanish  jennet,  which  she  managed  with  much  grace,  her  gay 
riding-dress  and  laced  side-saddle,-  had  been  anxiously  prepared  to  set  her  forth 
to  the  best  advantage.  But  the  clustering  profusion  of  ringlets,  which,  escaping 
from  under  her  cap,  were  only  confined  by  a green  ribbon  from  wantoning  over 
her  shoulders,  her  cast  of  features,  soft  and  feminine,  yet  not  without  a certain 
expression  of  playful  archness,  which  redeemed  their  sweetness  from  the  charge 
of  insipidity  sometimes  brought  against  blondes  and  blue-eyed  beauties,— these 
attracted  more  admiration  from  the  western  youth  than  the  splendour  of  her 
equipments  or  the  figure  of  her  palfrey.  Ch.  ii. 

Edith’s  manners  were  both  bewitching  and  stately.  She  was 
indifferent  to  the  homage  her  beauty  commanded,  for  she  had  met 
and  learned  to  love  the  Whig  rebel,  Henry  Morton. 

“ If  he  had  been  unfortunate,”  she  said,  “ I never  would  have  deserted  him. 
...  If  he  had  died,  I would  have  mourned  him,—  if  he  had  been  unfaithful,  I 
would  have  forgiven  him ; but  a rebel  to  his  king — a traitor  to  his  country  — the 
associate  and  colleague  of  cut-throats  and  common  stabbers  — the  persecutor  of 
all  that  is  noble  — the  professed  and  blasphemous  enemy  of  all  that  is  sacred,— I 
will  tear  him  from  my  heart  if  my  life-blood  should  ebb  in  the  effort ! ” Ch.  xxiv. 

This  she  found  impossible  to  achieve.  Crowding  misfortunes 
came  upon  herself  and  grandmother,  and  they  found  a noble  pro- 
tector in  her  faithful  lover,  Lord  Evandale.  Well  authenticated 
reports  of  Morton’s  death  reached  Edith,  and  she  at  length  promised 
to  marry  Evandale,  but  she  confessed  the  all-absorbing  nature  of 
Morton’s  memory,  and  indefinitely  postponed  the  ceremony.  Mor- 
ton appeared  at  the  window,  and  she  thought  she  saw  his  rebuking 
ghost.  Evandale  ceased  from  further  importunities.  After  a season 
of  mourning  for  Evandale’s  untimely  death,  Edith  Bellenden  and 
Henry  Morton  were  wedded, 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  x,  xi,  xiii,  xix,  xx,  xxiv,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xliv. 
See  Lady  Margaret  Bellenden;  Lord  Evandale;  Henry 
Morton. 

Bellenden,  Lady  Margaret.  Life  rentrix  of  the  barony  of  Tillie- 
tudlem. She  was  zealous  for  the  Stuarts  and  Protestant  Episcopacy, 
and  very  prejudiced  against  those  of  opposite  views.  Lady  Marga- 
ret was  especially  jealous  of  her  seignorial  rights. 

The  erect  and  primitive  form  of  Lady  Margaret,  . . . decked  in  those  widow’s 
weeds  which  the  good  lady  had  never  laid  aside  since  the  execution  of  her  hus- 
band for  his  adherence  to  Montrose.  . . . She  had  lost  her  husband  and  two 
promising  sons  in  the  civil  wars  of  that  unhappy  period,  but  she  had  received 
her  reward,  for,  on  his  route  through  the  west  of  Scotland  to  meet  Cromwell  in 
the  unfortunate  field  of  Worcester,  Charles  the  Second  had  actually  breakfasted 
at  the  Tower  of  Tillietudlem, — an  incident  which  formed,  from  that  moment,  an 
important  era  in  the  life  of  Lady  Margaret,  who  seldom  afterwards  partook  of 


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that  meal,  either  at  home  or  abroad,  without  detailing  the  whole  circumstances 
of  the  royal  visit,  not  forgetting  the  salutation  which  His  Majesty  conferred  on 
each  side  of  her  face,  though  she  sometimes  omitted  to  notice  that  he  bestowed 
the  same  favour  on  two  buxom  serving- wenches.  . . . These  instances  of  royal 
favor  were  decisive,  and  if  Lady  Margaret  had  not  been  a confirmed  royalist 
already,  from  sense  of  high  birth,  influence  of  education,  and  hatred  to  the  oppo- 
site party,  through  whom  she  had  suffered  such  domestic  calamity,  the  having 
given  a breakfast  to  Majesty,  and  received  the  royal  salute  in  return,  were  hon- 
ours enough  of  themselves  to  unite  her  exclusively  to  the  fortunes  of  the  Stuarts. 
These  were  now,  in  all  appearances,  triumphant;  but  Lady  Margaret’s  zeal  had 
adhered  to  them  through  the  worst  of  times,  and  was  ready  to  sustain  the  same 
severities  of  fortune  should  their  scale  once  more  kick  the  beam.  Ch.  ii. 

Tillietudlem  was  besieged  by  the  Whig  insurgents,  and  after  a 
brave  defense  was  forced  by  famine  to  surrender.  After  the  siege  a 
document  was  purloined  which  had  given  Lady  Margaret  possession 
of  the  barony.  Her  kinsman,  Olifant,  usurped  her  rights,  and  she 
became  a recipient  of  the  charity  of  others.  But  Tillietudlem  was 
at  length  restored  to  Lady  Margaret,  as  the  heir  of  her  unworthy 
cousin,  Basil  Olifant,  who  died  without  a will. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  vii,  ix,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xix,  xx,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxvii, 
xliv,  con. 

Bellenden,  Miles,  Major.  Major  Bellenden  was  a frank  and  kmd- 
hearted  veteran  of  Montrose’s  campaigns.  At  his  residence  (Charn- 
wood)  Morton  and  Edith  Bellenden  met  often,  and  it  grieved  the 
old  Major  that  his  young  friend  should  be  a Whig  rebel.  The 
Major  bravely  and  skillfully  defended  Tillietudlem  ^gainst  the  insur- 
gents as  long  as  possible.  He  was  the  devoted  protector  of  Lady 
Margaret  Bellenden  and  his  niece,  Edith.  His  old  age  was  made 
sad  by  the  troubles  of  his  kinswomen,  the  putting  away  of  the  Stu- 
art line  and  the  financial  embarrassments  which  his  generosity  had 
brought  upon  him,  and  which  resulted  in  his  being  deprived  of  his 
estate  in  his  last  days. 

Ch.  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xix,  xx,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxviii.  See  Bel- 
lenden (Edith  and  Margaret);  Henry  Morton. 

Blane,  Jenny.  Niel  Blane’s  daughter.  The  dexterous  barmaid  at 
the  Howff.  Ch.  iv,  xx,  xii.  See  Niel  Blane. 

Blane,  Niel.  Town  piper  and  landlord  of  the  Howff. 

Niel,  a clean,  tight,  well-timbered,  long-winded  fellow,  had  gained  the  official 
situation  of  town  piper  by  his  merit,  with  all  the  emoluments  thereof.  . . . 
Niel's  personal,  or  professional,  accomplishments  won  the  heart  of  a jolly 
widow,  who  then  kept  the  principal  change-house  in  the  borough.  . . . The 
character  of  the  new  landlord,  indeed,  was  of  that  accommodating  kind  which 
enabled  him,  by  close  attention  to  the  helm,  to  keep  his  little  vessel  pretty 
Steady  amid  the  contending  tides  of  faction.  . . . He  was  a good-humoured, 
shrewd,  selfish  sort  of  fellow,  indifferent  alike  to  the  disputes  about  church  and 


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state,  and  only  anxious  to  secure  the  good-will  of  customers  of  every  description. 
Ch.  iv. 

Ch.  iv,  xx,  xli,  con. 

Bothwell,  Sergeant.  Francis  Stuart,  an  illegitimate  descendant 
of  James  VI  of  Scotland,  and  a non-commissioned  officer  in  the  Life 
Guards. 

Great  personal  strength  and  dexterity  in  the  use  of  his  arms,  as  well  as  the 
remarkable  circumstances  of  his  descent,  had  recommended  this  man  to  the  at- 
tention of  his  officers.  But  he  partook,  in  a great  degree,  of  the  licentiousness 
and  oppressive  disposition  which  the  habit  of  acting  as  agent  for  government  in 
levying  fines,  exacting  free  quarters,  and  otherwise  oppressing  the  Presbyterian 
recusants,  had  rendered  too  general  among  these  soldiers.  Ch.  iv. 

Lady  Margaret  Bellenden  was  much  interested  in  Bothwell. 

Sergeant  Bothwell  saluted  the  grave  and  reverend  lady  of  the  manor  with  an 
assurance  which  had  something  of  the  light  and  careless  address  of  the  dissi- 
pated men  of  fashion  in  Charles  the  Second’s  time,  and  did  not  at  all  savour  of 
the  awkward  or  rude  manners  of  a non-commissioned  officer  of  dragoons.  His 
language,  as  well  as  his  manners,  seemed  also  to  be  refined,  for  the  time  and  oc- 
casion; though  the  truth  was,  that,  in  the  fluctuation  of  an  adventurous  and 
profligate  life,  Bothwell  had  sometimes  kept  company  much  better  suited  to  his 
ancestry  than  to  his  present  situation  of  life.  . . . Bothwell  had  long  ceased  to 
be  very  scrupulous  in  point  of  society,  which  he  regulated  more  by  his  conveni- 
ence and  station  in  life  than  by  his  ancestry.  Ch.  ix. 

Bothwell  was  haughty  and  impatient  of  discipline,  and  very  ar- 
bitrary in  his  relations  with  the  rebels.  He  had 

A tall,  powerful  person,  and  a set  of  hardy,  weather-beaten  features,  to  which 
pride  and  dissipation  had  given  an  air,  where  discontent  mingled  with  the  reck- 
less gayety  of  desperation.  Ch.  x. 

He  was  killed  at  Drumclog  by  Burley.  He  died  with  the  words 
“ fearing  nothing  ” on  his  lips.  His  pocket-book  came  into  Mor- 
ton’s possession.  Among  its  contents  were  found  papers  substanti- 
ating the  genealogy  and  forfeited  possessions  of  the  Earls  of  Both- 
well; together  with  these  were  a number  of  faded  love  letters  in  a 
feminine  hand,  and  some  verses  of  Bothwell,  ending  with  the  lines: 

“ Yes,  God  and  man  might  now  approve  me, 

If  thou  hadst  lived,  and  lived  to  love  me ! ” 

Morton  could  not  forbear  reflecting  with  compassion  on  the  fate  of  this  singu- 
lar and  most  unhappy  being,  who,  it  appeared,  while  in  the  lowest  state  of  de- 
gradation, and  almost  contempt,  had  his  recollections  continually  fixed  on  the 
high  station  to  which  his  birth  seemed  to  entitle  him;  and,  while  plunged  in 
gross  licentiousness,  was,  in  secret,  looking  back  with  bitter  remorse  to  the  pe- 
riod of  his  youth  during  which  he  had  nourished  a virtuous,  though  unfortunate, 
attachment.  Ch.  xxiii. 

Ch.  iv,  viii,  ix,  x,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xxiii. 

Burley,  John.  Leader  of  the  insurgent  Covenanters,  and  murderer 
of  Archbishop  Sharp.  He  was  a crafty,  stern  and  malignant  fanatic, 


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and  was  swayed  as  much  by  ambition  and  revenge  as  religious  zeal. 
He  gave  a scriptural  justification  for  all  his  crimes;  nevertheless 
he  was  tortured  by  imaginary  conflicts  with  Satan  and  remorseful 
frenzies  that  bordered  on  insanity.  He  had  an  aquiline  nose,  red 
hair  and  a muscular  frame. 

His  features,  austere  even  to  ferocity,  with  a cast  of  the  eye  which,  without 
being  actually  oblique,  approached  nearly  to  a squint,  . . . gave  a very  sinister 
expression  to  his  countenance.  Ch.  iv. 

After  his  defeat  at  Bothwell  Bridge  he  fled  to  Holland,  but  re- 
turned to  Scotland,  and  was  killed  in  a struggle  with  a dragoon 
who  attempted  his  arrest.  Scott,  in  a note  on  Old  Mortality , says: 

“ The  return  of  John  Balfour  of  Kinlock,  called  Burley,  to  Scotland,  as  well  as 
his  violent  death  in  the  manner  described,  is  . . . fictitious.  ...  He  ...  es- 
caped to  Holland,  where  he  found  refuge,  with  other  fugitives  of  that  disturbed 
period.  11 

Ch.  iv,  v,  vi,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxv,  xxvii,  xxx,  xxxi, 
xxxii,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xliii,  xliv. 

Buskbody,  Martha.  A milliner,  to  whom  Mr.  Patterson  relates 
the  Conclusion.  Con.  See  Argument. 

Claverhouse,  James  Grahame  of.  Colonel  of  the  Royal  Life 
Guards,  and  member  of  the  Privy  Council  of  Scotland.  The  perse- 
cuted Presbyterians  believed  he  bore  a charmed  life  and  fired  at  him 
with  silver  bullets. 

Grahame  of  Claverhouse  was  in  the  prime  of  life,  rather  low  of  stature,  and 
slightly  though  elegantly  formed;  his  gestures,  language  and  manners  were 
those  of  one  whose  life  had  been  spent  among  the  noble  and  the  gay.  His  feat- 
ures exhibited  even  feminine  regularity.  An  oval  face,  a straight  and  well- 
formed  nose,  dark  hazel  eyes,  a complexion  just  sufficiently  tinged  with  brown 
to  save  it  from  the  charge  of  effeminacy,  a short  upper  lip,  curved  upward  like 
that  of  a Grecian  statue,  and  slightly  shaded  by  small  mustachios  of  light- 
brown,  joined  to  a profusion  of  long  curled  locks  of  the  same  colour,  which  fell 
down  on  each  side  of  his  face,  contributed  to  form  such  a countenance  as  lim- 
ners love  to  paint  and  ladies  to  look  upon.  The  severity  of  his  character,  as  well 
as  the  higher  attributes  of  undaunted  and  enterprising  valour  which  even  his  en- 
emies were  compelled  to  admit  lay  concealed  under  an  exterior  which  seemed 
adapted  to  the  court  or  the  saloon  rather  than  the  field.  The  same  gentleness 
and  gayety  of  expression  which  reigned  in  his  features  seemed  to  inspire  his  ac- 
tions and  gestures ; and,  on  the  whole,  he  was  generally  esteemed,  at  first  sight, 
rather  qualified  to  be  the  votary  of  pleasure  than  of  ambition.  But  under  this 
soft  exterior  was  hidden  a spirit  unbounded  in  daring  and  in  aspiring,  yet  cau- 
tious and  prudent  as  that  of  Machiavel  himself.  Profound  in  politics,  and  im- 
bued, of  course,  with  that  disregard  of  individual  rights  which  its  intrigues  usu- 
ally generate,  this  leader  was  cool  and  collected  in  danger,  fierce  and  ardent 
in  pursuing  success,  careless  of  facing  death  himself,  and  ruthless  in  inflicting 
it  upon  others.  Ch.  xii. 

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duty,  and  he  bore  his  own  afflictions  with  silent  fortitude.  He  had 
enthusiastic  respect  for  martial  courage  and  generous  honor,  to- 
gether with  an  aristocratic  contempt  for  the  people.  Under  an 
aspect  of  imperturbable  civility,  he  could  be  terribly  sarcastic.  After 
the  Revolution,  as  the  Viscount  Dundee,  he  headed  a Jacobite  insur- 
rection, and  fell  at  the  victorious  battle  of  Killiecrankie,  in  the  High- 
lands. His  death  was  in  accordance  with  his  wishes,  for  he  had  said : 

“ It  is  not  the  expiring  pang  that  is  worth  thinking  of  in  an  event  that  must 
happen  one  day,  and  may  befall  ns  on  any  given  moment  — it  is  the  memory  the 
soldier  leaves  behind  him,  like  the  long  train  of  light  that  follows  the  sunken 
sun,  . . . which  distinguishes  the  death  of  the  brave  or  the  ignoble.  When  I 
think  of  death  ...  as  a thing  worth  thinking  of,  it  is  in  the  hope  of  pressing  one 
day  some  well-fought  and  hard-won  field  of  battle,  and  dying  with  the  shout  of 
victory  in  my  ear  — that  would  be  worth  dying  for,  and  more,  it  would  be  worth 
having  lived  for ! ” Ch.  xxxiv. 

Ch.  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xx,  xxvi,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxii,  xxxiii, 
xxxiv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii. 

Dalzell,  Thomas,  General.  Member  of  the  Privy  Council  of  Scot- 
land, and  Monmouth’s  Lieutenant-General. 

General  Thomas  Dalzell,  who,  having  practised  the  art  of  war  in  the  then  bar- 
barous country  of  Russia,  was  as  much  feared  for  his  cruelty  and  indifference  to 
human  life  and  human  sufferings,  as  respected  for  his  steady  loyalty  and  un- 
daunted valour.  Ch.  xxix. 

His  dress  was  of  the  antique  fashion  of  Charles  the  First’s  time,  and  com- 
posed of  shamoy  leather,  curiously  slashed,  and  covered  with  antique  lace  and 
garniture.  His  boots  and  spurs  might  be  referred  to  the  same  distant  period. 
He  wore  a breastplate,  over  which  descended  a grey  beard  of  venerable  length, 
which  he  cherished  as  a mark  of  mourning  for  Charles  the  First,  having  never 
shaved  since  that  monarch  was  brought  to  the  scaffold.  His  head  was  uncov- 
ered, and  almost  perfectly  bald.  His  high  and  wrinkled  forehead,  piercing  grey 
eyes,  and  marked  features,  evinced  age  unbroken  by  infirmity,  and  stern  resolu- 
tion unsoftened  by  humanity.  Such  is  the  outline,  however  feebly  expressed,  of 
the  celebrated  General  Thomas  Dalzell,  a man  more  feared  and  hated  by  the 
Whigs  than  even  Claverhouse  himself,  and  who  executed  the  same  violences 
against  them  out  of  detestation  of  their  persons,  or  perhaps  an  innate  severity  of 
temper,  which  Grahame  only  resorted  to  on  political  accounts,  as  the  best  means 
of  intimidating  the  followers  of  presbytery,  and  of  destroying  that  sect  entirely. 
Ch.  xxx. 

Ch.  xxix,  xxx,  xxxii,  xxxvi.  See  Claverhouse. 

Dennison,  Jenny.  Edith  Bellenden’s  shrewd  and  handsome  maid. 
She  was  interested  in  her  mistress’  love  affairs,  and  delighted  to 
torment  Edith’s  lovers  with  alternate  hopes  and  fears.  She  was  a 
coquette,  and  had  a gallant  in  both  armies,  but  finally  married 
Headrigg,  and  their  own  interest  became  her  ruling  motive.  Ch. 
iii,  x,  xiii,  xix,  xxiv,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xliv,  con.  See  Cuddie  Head- 
rigg. 


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Dingwall.  Burley’s  aide-de-camp,  xxvii. 

Dundee,  Viscount  of.  See  Claveriiouse. 

Elphin.  Morton’s  sagacious  dog,  who  recognized  him  after  a long 
absence.  Ch.  xxxix. 

Evandale,  Lord  (William  Maxwell).  A handsome  and  intrepid 
officer  in  the  Life  Guards.  He  was  humane  and  modest  as  a soldier, 
and  unselfish,  honorable  and  delicate  in  all  his  conduct.  He  cher- 
ished a hopeless  and  reverential  passion  for  Edith  Bellenden,  but 
was  the  warm  champion  and  helping  friend  of  his  rival,  Henry 
Morton.  Evandale  was  a devoted  protector  of  Edith  and  her 
grandmother,  but  sadly  realized  that  her  grateful  friendship  would 
never  blossom  into  love.  At  the  commencement  of  the  Revolution 
he  left  the  Guards,  but  he  did  not  live  to  fulfill  his  intention  of 
taking  the  field  for  James  II.  His  unflinching  integrity  to  duty  and 
principle  had  made  him  enemies,  and  he  was  mortally  wounded  in 
a dastardly  assault.  The  dying  Evandale  joined  the  hands  of 
Edith  and  Morton.  Ch.  iii,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xxiv,  xxv, 
xxviii,  xxix,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xlii,  xliv.  See  Edith  Bellenden; 
Henry  Morton. 

Gibbie,  Goose.  A servant  at  Tillietudlem,  who  was  compelled,  on 
one  occasion,  to  appear  as  a martial  retainer.  He  conducted  him- 
self so  awkwardly  as  to  bring  upon  himself  Lady  Margaret  Bellen- 
den’s  unrelenting  resentment. 

A half-witted  lad,  of  very  small  stature,  who  had  a kind  of  charge  of  the 
poultry  under  the  old  hen-wife.  . . . The  urchin  . . . was  hastily  muffled  in  the 
buff  coat,  and  girded  rather  to  than  with  the  sword  of  a full-grown  man,  his  little 
legs  plunged  into  jack-boots,  and  a steel  cap  put  on  his  head,  which  seemed 
from  its  size  as  if  it  had  been  intended  to  extinguish  him.  Ch.  ii. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  vii,  x,  xix,  xliv,  con. 

Gilbertscleugh.  A relative  to  Lady  Margaret  Bellenden.  Ch.  iii. 

Grahame,  John,  General.  See  Claverhouse. 

Grahame,  Richard.  A cornet  in  the  Life  Guards,  and  Claver- 
house’s  nephew  and  heir.  He  was  handsome,  gallant,  and  high- 
spirited,  and  carried  a flag  of  truce  to  the  insurgents  at  Drumclog. 
He  went  to  offer  pardon  to  all  rebels  upon  the  laying  down  of  their 
arms,  except  Burley.  Notwithstanding  Burley’s  threats,  he  at- 
tempted to  make  the  declaration,  and  was  killed  by  Burley.  Young 
Grahame  had  an  avenger  in  Claverhouse.  The  rebels  knew  a mer- 
ciless sword  was  unsheathed  when  they  heard  Claverhouse  say: 

“ Kill ! kill ! no  quarter ! think  on  Richard  Grahame ! ” Ch.  xxxii. 

Ch.  iv.  xi,  xv,  xvi,  xx,  xxxii.  See  Burley  and  Claverhouse. 


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Gudyill,  John.  The  convivial  old  butler  at  Tillietudlem.  He  had 
served  in  Montrose’s  campaigns,  and  his  knowledge  of  artillery  was 
of  service  during  the  siege  of  the  Tower.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  ix,  xi,  xix, 
xxiv,  xxv,  xxviii,  xxxviii,  xliv,  con.  See  Headrigg. 

Halliday,  Tom.  A dragoon  in  the  Life  Guards,  and  a victim  to 
Jenny  Dennison’s  coquetry.  At  the  commencement  of  the  Revolu- 
tion he  became  Lord  Evand ale’s  servant.  Ch.  iv,  x,  xiv,  xvi,  xxviii, 
xxxiv,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xliv.  See  Jenny  Dennison. 

Hamilton,  Lady  Emily.  Lord  Evandale’s  spirited  sister.  Ch. 
xxxviii,  xliv. 

Harrison,  Hugh.  The  faithful  old  steward  at  Tillietudlem.  Ch. 
ii,  iii,  xix,  xxviii. 

Headrigg,  Cuddie  or  Cuthbert.  Lady  Margaret  Bellenden’s 
stout  and  stupid -looking  ploughman.  He  was  the  messenger  be- 
tween Henry  Morton  and  Edith  Bellenden,  and  beneath  an  appear- 
ance of  clownish  dullness  was  concealed  a shrewd  and  faithful  char- 
acter. With  filial  patience  he  bore  with  his  mother’s  whiggery, 
which  was  the  bane  of  his  existence.  He  drifted  into  the  Presbyte- 
rian army  as  Morton’s  servant;  but  as  he  was  not  ambitious  of 
martyrdom,  he  was  readily  pardoned.  After  an  aggravating  court- 
ship, he  was  married  to  Jenny  Dennison,  and  blessed  with  a prolific 
family.  He  thus  reflected: 

“ I hae  aye  had  some  carline  or  quean  or  another,  to  gar  me  gang  their  gate 
instead  o’  my  ain.  There  was  first  my  mither,  . . . then  there  was  Leddy  Mar- 
garet didna  let  me  ca’  my  soul  my  ain ; then  my  mither  and  her  quarrelled,  and 
pu’ed  me  twa  ways  at  anes,  as  if  ilk  ane  had  an  end  o’  me,  like  Punch  and  the 
Deevil  rugging  about  the  Baker  at  the  fair ; and  now  I hae  gotten  a wife,  . . . 
and  she’s  like  to  tak  the  guiding  o’  me  a’  thegither.”  Ch.  xxxviii. 

Cuddie,  in  an  affray,  killed  Lady  Margaret’s  usurping  relative, 
Basil  Olifant. 

But  with  the  shrewd  caution  of  his  character,  he  was  never  heard  to  boast  of 
having  fired  the  lucky  shot  which  repossessed  his  lady  and  himself  in  their 
original  habitations.  . . . He  . . . ingeniously  enough  countenanced  a report 
that  old  Gudyill  had  done  the  deed,  which  was  worth  many  a gill  of  brandy  to 
him  from  the  old  butler,  who,  far  different  in  disposition  from  Cuddie,  was  much 
more  inclined  to  exaggerate  than  suppress  his  exploits  of  manhood.  Con. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  vii,  viii,  xiv,  xvii,  xxiii,  xxv,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxxii,  xxxiii, 
xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xliv,  con.  See  Lady  Margaret  Bel- 
lenden; Jenny  Dennison;  Mause  Headrigg. 

Headrigg,  Cuddie  and  Jenny.  Children  of  Cuddie  and  Jennie 
Headrigg.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Headrigg,  Jenny,  Mrs.  See  Jenny  Dennison. 


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Headrigg,  Mause.  Cuddie  Headrigg’s  Presbyterian  mother,  who 
was  considered  a “precious  woman”  by  those  of  her  fanaticism. 
She  was  distracted  between  a desire  to  make  Cuddie  a Whig  saint 
and  her  maternal  solicitude  for  his  bodily  safety.  She  was  so  zeal- 
ous in  giving  her  testimony  for  the  Covenant  that  herself  and  son 
were  dismissed  from  Lady  Margaret’s  service,  and  they  were  both 
placed  under  arrest.  Her  language  to  the  dragoons  was  most  viru- 
lent and  vituperative.  Mause  saw  the  Whig  victory  at  Drumclog, 
and  thus  rejoiced  at  the  flight  of  the  Life  Guards: 

“ They  flee ! they  flee ! ” exclaimed  Mause,  in  ecstasy.  “ Oh,  the  truculent 
tyrants ! they  are  riding  now  as  they  never  rode  before.  Oh,  the  false  Egyptians— 
the  proud  Assyrians  — the  Philistines  — the  Moabites  — the  Edomites  — the  Ish- 
maelites!  The  Lord  has  brought  sharp  swords  upon  them,  to  make  them  food 
for  the  fowls  of  heaven  and  beasts  of  the  field.  See  how  the  clouds  roll,  and  the 
fire  flashes  ahint  them,  and  goes  forth  before  the  chosen  of  the  Covenant,  e’en 
like  the  pillar  o’  flame  that  led  the  people  of  Israel  out  o’  the  land  of  Egypt. 
This  is  indeed  a day  of  deliverance  to  the  righteous,  a day  of  pouring  out  of 
wrath  to  the  persecutors  and  the  ungodly.”  Ch.  xvii. 

She  recovered  her  liberty  after  the  defeat  of  her  captors.  Ch.  ii, 
vii,  viii,  xiv,  xv,  xvii,  xxxv.  See  Cuddie  Headrigg. 

Hunter.  Lord  Evandale’s  servant.  Ch.  xliv. 

Inglis,  Frank.  Corporal  in  the  Life  Guards.  Black  Frank  Inglis 
was  hated  by  the  Covenanters  for  his  persecuting  spirit.  He  never 
forgave  Lord  Evandale  for  punishing  him  for  mutiny,  and  was 
killed  while  engaged  in  a murderous  attack  against  him.  Ch.  xiv, 
xvii,  xx,  xxviii,  xliii,  xliv.  See  Evandale. 

Kettledrummle,  Gabriel,  Rev.  A Cameronian  minister  and 
member  of  the  insurgents’  council.  He  was  a quarrelsome  and 
contumacious  thunderer  in  the  pulpit,  but  beheld  with  terror  an 
actual  battle.  For  two  hours  he  addressed  the  Covenanters  after 
their  victory  at  Drumclog. 

He  professed  in  perfection  a sort  of  rude  and  familiar  eloquence  peculiar  to 
the  preachers  of  that  period,  which,  though  it  would  have  been  fastidiously 
rejected  by  an  audience  which  possessed  any  portion  of  taste,  was  a cake  of  the 
right  leaven  for  the  palates  of  those  whom  he  now  addressed.  . . . The  rever- 
ent Gabriel  was  advanced  in  years,  somewhat  corpulent,  with  a loud  voice,  a 
square  face,  and  a set  of  stupid  and  inanimate  features,  in  which  the  body 
seemed  more  to  predominate  over  the  spirit  than  was  seemly  in  a sound  divine. 
Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  xiv,  xv,  xvii,  xviii,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxx,  xxxi. 

Langcale,  Laird  of.  A member  of  the  Covenanters’  council.  He 
was  vacillating,  and  possessed  with  a contemptuous  spiritual  pride. 
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Lauderdale,  Duke  of.  The  coarse  and  brutal  president  of  the 
Scottish  Privy  Council.  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Lumley,  Captain.  An  officer  in  the  Duke  of  Monmouth’s  army. 
Ch.  xxx. 

Macbriar,  Ephraim,  Rev.  A fanatical  member  of  the  insur- 
gents’ council,  who  was  only  prevented  from  murdering  the  conser- 
vative Morton  by  an  arrest  for  treason.  He  refused  to  give  the 
Privy  Council  information  concerning  Burley’s  whereabouts,  and 
endured  torture  and  death  with  heroic  fortitude.  He  was  grateful 
for  the  opportunity  of  suffering  and  testifying  for  his  faith.  His 
appearance  and  address  to  the  insurgents  after  their  victory  at 
Drumclog  is  thus  described: 

Ephraim  Macbriar  . . . was  hardly  twenty  years  old;  yet  his  thin  features 
already  indicated  that  a constitution,  naturally  hectic,  was  worn  out  by  vigils,  by 
fasts,  by  the  rigour  of  imprisonment,  and  the  fatigues  incident  to  a fugitive  life. 
Young  as  he  was,  he  had  been  twice  imprisoned  for  several  months,  and  suffered 
many  severities,  which  gave  him  great  influence  with  those  of  his  own  sect. 
He  threw  his  faded  eyes  over  the  multitude  and  over  the  scene  of  battle ; and  a 
light  of  triumph  arose  in  his  glance.  . . . When  he  spoke,  his  faint  and  broken 
voice  seemed  at  first  inadequate  to  express  his  conceptions.  But  the  deep 
silence  of  the  assembly,  the  eagerness  with  which  the  ear  gathered  every  word, 
as  the  famished  Israelites  collected  the  heavenly  manna,  had  a corresponding 
effect  upon  the  preacher  himself.  His  words  became  more  distinct,  his  manner 
more  earnest  and  energetic ; it  seemed  as  if  religious  zeal  was  triumphing  over 
bodily  weakness  and  infirmity.  His  natural  eloquence  was  not  altogether  un- 
tainted with  the  coarseness  of  his  sect;  and  yet  by  the  influence  of  a good 
natural  taste,  it  was  freed  from  the  grosser  and  more  ludicrous  errors  of  his 
contemporaries ; and  the  language  of  Scripture,  which,  in  their  mouths,  was 
sometimes  degraded  by  misapplication,  gave  in  Macbriar’s  exhortation  a rich 
and  solemn  effect,  like  that  which  is  produced  by  the  beams  of  the  sun  stream- 
ing through  the  storied  representations  of  saints  and  martyrs  on  the  Gothic 
window  of  some  ancient  cathedral.  He  painted  the  desolation  of  the  church,  dur- 
ing the  late  period  of  her  distresses,  in  the  most  affecting  colours.  He  described 
her,  like  Hagar  watching  the  waning  of  her  infant  amid  the  fountainless  desert. 
. . . But  he  chiefly  ro^e  into  rough  sublimity  when  addressing  the  men  yet 
reeking  from  battle.  He  called  on  them  to  remember  the  great  things  which 
God  had  done  for  them,  and  to  persevere  in  the  career  which  their  victory  had 
opened.  . . . The  wounded  forgot  their  pain,  the  faint  and  hungry  their  fatigues 
and  privations,  as  they  listened  to  doctrines  which  elevated  them  alike  above 
the  wants  and  calamities  of  the  world,  and  identified  their  cause  with  that  of  the 
Deity.  Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  xviii,  xxi,  xxx,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxv,  xxxvi. 

Maclure,  Bessie  or  Elizabeth.  A poor,  blind  and  high-minded 
widow,  who  kept  a dilapidated  inn.  She  was  a zealous  Covenanter, 
and  much  trusted  by  Burley.  Her  sons  died  for  their  faith.  Speak - 
of  her  blindness  and  their  death,  she  said : 


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“The  tane  fell  wi’  sword  in  hand,  fighting  for  a broken  national  Covenant; 
the  tother  — oh,  they  took  him  and  shot  him  dead  on  the  green  before  his  mother’s 
face ! My  auld  een  dazzled  when  the  shots  were  looten  off,  and,  to  my  thought, 
they  waxed  weaker  and  weaker  ever  since  that  weary  day  — and  sorrow  and 
heart-break,  and  tears  that  would  not  be  dried,  might  help  on  the  disorder.’ ' Ch. 
xlii. 

Notwithstanding  her  religious  prejudices,  she  nursed  the  wounded 
Evandale,  and  was  his  devoted  friend,  although  she  was  denounced 
by  those  of  her  faith.  Her  old  age  was  made  comfortable  by  kind 
and  protecting  friends. 

Ch.  iv,  xxiv,  xli,  xlii,  xliii.  See  Evandale. 

Milnwood,  Laird  of.  Ralph  Morton,  Henry  Morton’s  miserly  uncle. 

The  old  gentleman  had  been  remarkably  tall  in  his  earlier  days,  an  advantage 
which  he  now  lost  by  stooping  to  such  a degree  that,  at  a meeting,  where  there 
was  some  dispute  concerning  the  sort  of  arch  which  should  be  thrown  over  a 
considerable  brook,  a facetious  neighbour  proposed  to  offer  Milnwood  a handsome 
sum  for  his  curved  backbone,  alleging  that  he  would  sell  anything  that  belonged 
to  him.  Spley-feet  of  unusual  size,  long  thin  hands,  garnished  with  nails  which 
seldom  felt  the  steel,  a wrinkled  and  puckered  visage,  the  length  of  which  cor- 
responded with  that  of  his  person,  together  with  a pair  of  little  bargain-making 
grey  eyes,  that  seemed  eternally  looking  out  for  their  advantage,  completed  the 
highly  unpromising  exterior  of  Mr.  Morton  of  Milnwood.  As  it  would  have 
been  very  injudicious  to  have  lodged  a liberal  or  benevolent  disposition  in  such 
an  unworthy  cabinet,  nature  had  suited  his  person  with  a mind  exactly  in  con- 
formity with  it,  — that  is  to  say,  mean,  selfish  and  covetous.  Ch.  vi. 

Ch.  vi,  viii,  xxxix. 

Monmouth,  Duke  of.  Commander  of  the  army  of  Scotland,  and 
natural  son  of  Charles  II  and  the  Duchess  of  Portsmouth.  He  was 
gentle  in  disposition,  as  well  as  brave  and  skillful  in  battle.  He 
gained  a decisive  victory  over  the  Covenanters  at  Bothwell  Bridge. 

It  was  impossible  for  any  one  to  look  upon  the  Duke  of  Monmouth  without 
being  captivated  by  his  personal  graces  and  accomplishments.  . . . Yet  to  a 
strict  observer,  the  manly  beauty  of.  Monmouth's  face  was  occasionally  rendered 
less  striking  by  an  air  of  vacillation  and  uncertainty  which  seemed  to  imply 
hesitation  and  doubt  at  moments  when  decisive  resolution  was  most  necessary. 
Ch.  xxx. 

Ch.  xxvi,  xxx,  xxxii. 

Morton,  Henry.  Nephew  of  the  Laird  of  Milnwood.  His  life  was 
made  unhappy  by  the  penuriousness  of  his  uncle  and  the  uncertain- 
ties of  the  success  of  his  suit  for  Edith  Bellenden,  who  was  his  superior 
in  birth  and  fortune.  He  had  for  a rival  the  gallant,  wealthy  and  ac- 
complished Lord  Evandale.  He  improved  his  limited  opportunities  of 
education  to  the  uttermost,  and  was  very  skillful  in  the  use  of  arms. 
Burley,  the  murderer  of  Archbishop  Sharp,  had  been  a friend  to 
Morton’s  father,  and,  ignorant  of  his  crime,  Morton  sheltered  him, 
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and  was  sentenced  by  Claverhouse  to  death.  Edith  begged  E van- 
dale  to  intercede  for  him,  which  he  did  effectually,  though  Morton’s 
bearing  was  most  defiant.  Claverhouse  said: 

“ This  is  a lad  of  fire,  zeal,  and  education  — and  these  knaves  want  but  such 
a leader  to  direct  their  blind  enthusiastic  hardiness.  . . . You  see  him,  ...  he 
is  tottering  on  the  very  verge  between  time  and  eternity,  a situation  more  ap- 
palling than  the  most  hideous  certainty ; yet  his  is  the  only  cheek  unblenched, 
the  only  eye  that  is  calm,  the  only  heart  that  keeps  its  usual  time,  the  only  nerves 
that  are  not  quivering.”  Ch.  xiii. 

Thus  Morton  unexpectedly  found  himself  identified  with  the  Cove- 
nanters and  opposed  to  those  dearest  to  him,  but  honor  and  a desire 
for  religious  freedom  left  him  no  alternative.  He  was  horrified  at 
the  cruel  fanaticism  of  the  insurgents,  and  as  a member  of  their 
council  excited  a restraining  influence.  Upon  two  occasions  he 
saved  Evandale’s  life,  much  to  the  displeasure  of  his  confederates. 
He  fought  bravely  for  his  faith,  and  worked  diligently  for  an  honor- 
able peace.  He  achieved  the  respect  of  his  foes,  but  narrowly 
escaped  death  at  the  hands  of  the  Covenanters.  He  was  taken  as  a 
prisoner  before  the  Privy  Council  of  Scotland,  and,  through  the 
mediation  of  Evandale  and  Claverhouse,  his  sentence  was  limited 
to  exile.  He  rose  rapidly  in  the  service  of  the  Prince  of  Orange,  and 
attained  to  the  rank  of  major-general,  and,  after  the  Revolution, 
returned  to  his  native  land  under  the  name  of  Melville.  He  secretly 
learned  that  Edith,  believing  him  no  more,  had  engaged  herself  to 
Lord  Evandale,  although  her  affections  were  irretrievably  settled  on 
Morton.  He  generously  resolved  not  to  interfere  with  Evandale’s 
happiness.  Realizing  that  Evandale  was  in  precarious  danger, 
Morton  hastened  to  his  assistance,  but  arrived  only  in  time  to  see 
him  die,  and  he  again  saw  Edith  Bellenden. 

Unconscious  . . . of  the  presence  of  Morton,  she  hung  over  the  dying  man ; nor 
was  she  aware  that  fate,  who  was  removing  one  faithful  lover,  had  restored 
another,  as  if  from  the  grave,  until  Lord  Evandale,  taking  their  hands  in  his, 
pressed  them  both  affectionately,  united  them  together,  raised  his  face  as  if  to 
pray  for  a blessing  on  them,  and  sank  back  and  expired  in  the  next  moment. 
Ch.  xliv. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  viii,  ix,  x,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxv, 
xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi, 
xxxviii.  xxxix,  xl,  xli,  xiii,  xliii,  xliv,  con. 

Morton,  Ralph.  See  Laird  of  Milnwood. 

Mucklewrath,  Habukkuk.  An  insane  and  bloodthirsty  Came- 
ronian  minister,  whose  judgment  had  been  overthrown  by  fanaticism 
and  long  captivity,  but  many  of  the  insurgents  regarded  him  as  an 
inspired  prophet.  Instead  of  honorable  warfare,  he  preached  mer- 


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ciless  massacre.  Morton’s  efforts  for  peace  were  received  by  Muckle- 
wrath  with  malignant  hatred,  and  he  was  foremost  among  those 
who  determined  upon  Morton’s  death. 

The  rags  of  a dress  which  had  once  been  black,  added  to  the  tattered  frag- 
ments of  a shepherd’s  plaid,  composed  a covering  scarce  fit  for  the  purposes  of 
decency,  much  less  for  those  of  warmth  or  comfort.  A long  beard,  as  white  as 
snow,  hung  down  on  his  breast,  and  mingled  with  bushy,  uncombed,  grizzled 
hair,  which  hung  in  eld  locks  around  his  wild  and  staring  visage.  The  features 
seemed  to  be  extenuated  by  penury  and  famine,  until  they  hardly  retained  the 
likeness  of  a human  aspect.  The  eyes,  gray,  wild  and  wandering,  evidently 
betokened  a bewildered  imagination.  He  held  in  his  hand  a rusty  sword,  clotted 
with  blood,  as  were  his  long  lean  hands,  which  were  garnished  at  the  extremity 
with  nails  like  eagles’  claws.  . . . Mucklewrath  . . . cried  in  a voice  that  made 
the  very  beams  of  the  roof  quiver,  “ Slay,  slay,  . . . slay  utterly,  . . . old  and 
young,  the  maiden,  the  child,  and  the  woman  whose  head  is  grey.”  Ch.  xxii. 

Morton  was  sentenced  to  be  murdered  when  the  twelfth  hour 
should  announce  that  the  Sabbath  was  over.  The  fanatics  feared 
that  the  enemy  might  overtake  them  before  their  vengeance  could 
be  accomplished : 

“ I take  up  my  song  against  him ! ” exclaimed  the  maniac.  “As  the  sun  went 
back  on  the  dial  ten  degrees  for  intimating  the  recovery  of  holy  Hezekiah,  so 
shall  it  now  go  forward,  that  the  wicked  may  be  taken  away  from  among  the 
people  and  the  Covenant  established  in  its  purity.”  Ch.  xxxiii. 

The  arrival  of  the  Life  Guards  prevented  the  crime,  and  Muckle- 
wrath was  mortally  wounded  in  an  affray  that  followed.  He  died 
foretelling  Claverhouse’s  violent  death  and  the  downfall  of  the  Stu- 
arts. His  last  words  were  a frantic  appeal  to  the  Lord  to  avenge 
the  blood  of  his  saints. 

Ch.  xxii,  xxxi,  xxxiii,  xxxiv.  See  Henry  Morton. 

Mysie.  Lady  Bellenden’s  principal  attendant.  Ch.  xi. 

Olifant,  Basil.  One  of  Edith  Bellenden’s  suitors,  and  Lady  Mar- 
garet's unscrupulous  and  usurping  kinsman.  He  was  killed  while 
engaged  in  a plot  of  revenge  and  murder.  Ch.  xxxv,  xxxviii,  xlii, 
xliii,  xliv.  See  Bellenden  (Edith  and  Margaret). 

Peggy-  Bessie  Maclure’s  servant;  an  innocent  and  fearless  child. 
Ch.  xli,  xlii,  xliii,  con.  See  Bessie  Maclure. 

Pike,  Gideon.  Major  Bellenden’s  ancient  valet.  He  had  served  in 
Montrose’s  campaigns.  He  assisted  in  defense  of  Tillietudlem,  both 
as  a soldier  and  surgeon.  Ch.  xi,  xix,  xxiv,  xxv.  See  Miles  Bel- 
lenden. 

Poundtext,  Peter,  Rev.  An  Indulged  minister  and  a conservative 
member  of  the  insurgents’  council. 

One  of  those  numerous  clergymen  who,  complying  with  certain  regulations, 
were  licensed  to  preach.  This  indulgence , as  it  was  called,  made  a great  schism 


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among  the  Presbyterians,  and  those  who  accepted  of  it  were  severely  censured 
by  the  more  rigid  sectaries  who  refused  the  proffered  terms.  Ch.  v. 

Kettledrummle  and  Poundtext  engaged  in  a bitter  dogmatic  dis- 
pute, and  it  was  finally  arranged  that  these  zealots  should  preach 
at  different  times  a day,  and  they  were  forbidden  to  distract  and 
divide  the  camp  with  their  controversies: 

But,  although  Kettledrummle  and  Poundtext  were  thus  for  a time  silenced, 
they  continued  to  eye  each  other  like  two  dogs,  who,  having  been  separated  by 
the  authority  of  their  masters  while  fighting,  have  retreated,  each  beneath  the 
chair  of  his  owner,  still  watching  each  other's  motions,  and  indicating,  by  occa- 
sional growls,  by  erected  bristles  of  the  back  and  ears,  and  by  the  red  glance  of 
the  eye,  that  their  discord  is  unappeased,  and  that  they  only  wait  the  first  oppor- 
tunity afforded  by  any  general  movement  or  commotion  in  the  company  to  fly 
once  more  at  each  other’s  throats.  Ch.  xxii. 

Poundtext  fled  from  the  anger  of  Burley,  whose  violent  measures 
he  opposed.  Warfare  had  little  charms  for  the  aged  pastor  in  com- 
parison with  a theological  treatise,  a pipe  and  a jug  of  ale,  “ which 
he  called  his  studies.” 

Ch.  xxii,  xxiii,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxx,  xxxi.  See  Kettledrummle. 

Ross,  Lord.  A Royalist  commander,  associated  with  Claverhouse  in 
the  defense  of  Glasgow.  Ch.  xxvi. 

Stuart,  Francis.  See  Bothwell. 

The  Doomster.  The  public  executioner.  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Wilson,  Alison,  Mrs.  The  housekeeper  at  Milnwood,  to  whom 
the  old  Laird  left  a life  interest  in  the  estate.  She  was  versed  in 
economical  management,  and  “jealous  of  disrespect.”  She  was  ill- 
tempered  and  tyrannized  over  her  old  and  young  master,  though 
she  devotedly  loved  them  both. 

Once  a year,  and  not  oftener,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Melville  Morton  dined  in  the 
great  wainscotted  chamber  in  solemn  state,  the  hangings  being  all  displayed, 
the  carpet  laid  down,  and  the  huge  brass  candlesticks  set  on  the  table,  stuck 
round  with  leaves  of  laurel.  The  preparing  the  room  for  this  yearly  festival 
employed  her  mind  for  six  months  before  it  came  about,  and  putting  matters  to 
rights  occupied  old  Alison  the  other  six;  so  that  a single  day  of  rejoicing  found 
her  business  for  all  the  year  round.  Con. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  viii,  xxvii,  xxxix,  xl,  con.  See  Milnwood;  Morton. 

Wittenbold,  Captain.  The  Dutch  commandant  at  Glasgow,  who 
smoked  continually. 

An  old  man  with  grey  hair  and  short  black  moustaches  — speaks  seldom.  Ch. 
xli. 

Ch.  xli,  xliv. 


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SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1829).  I.  Preliminary— Mr.  Pattieson  and  Old  Mortality— Reflec- 
tions. II.  Historical  period  — The  Wappen-schaw  — Preparations  at  Tillietudlem 

— Lady  Margaret  Bellenden  and  the  royal  favor.  III.  The  competitors  — Henry 
Morton,  captain  of  the  Popinjay  — The  blushing  Edith— Guse  Gibbie.  IY.  Niel 
Blane's  sage  advice  to  his  daughter  — Both  well’s  rudeness  to  the  stranger  — The 
toast  — Departure  of  Morton  and  the  stranger  — The  pursuit.  Y.  Morton  and  the 
Covenanter  journey  together — The  warning— Morton  shelters  Burley— Henry  Mor- 
ton and  Mrs.  Wilson.  VI.  The  dragoons  — Conversation  between  Burley  and  Mor- 
ton—Henry's  miserly  uncle.  VII.  The  indignant  Lady  Margaret  and  Presbyterian 
Manse  — Cuddie  and  his  mother.  VIII.  Cuddie  enters  into  the  service  of  the  Laird 
of  Milnwood  — Cuddie’s  appetite  — Bothwell  and  the  Life  Guards  at  Milnwood  — 
Henry’s  arrest  for  sheltering  the  Archbishop  Sharp’s  murderer  — Old  Mause’s  fa- 
naticism. IX.  Bothwell’s  consideration  of  Henry  — Lady  Margaret's  interest  in  a 
descendant  of  the  Scottish  Stuarts  — A carousal.  X.  Edith  Bellenden’s  distress 
upon  learning  that  Henry  Morton  is  a prisoner  at  Tillietudlem— Jenny  Dennison's  . 
coquetry  enables  Edith  to  have  an  interview  with  Morton  — Edith’s  letter  to  Major 
Bellenden.  XI.  The  Major  hastens  to  Tillietudlem  — Situation  of  the  Tower— Ar- 
rival of  Claverhouse.  XII.  Lady  Margaret’s  breakfast  — Grahame  of  Claverhouse 
— Bothwell's  haughtiness— His  sacred  Majesty’s  dejeune— Major  Bellenden  pleads 
in  vain  with  Claverhouse  for  Morton— Edith's  request  of  the  devoted  Evandale  and 
Morton's  mistaken  jealousy.  XIII.  Morton's  defiant  bearing  — The  sentence  — 
Lady  Margaret’s  supplication  — Morton’s  life  granted  at  Evandale’s  request  — De- 
parture of  prisoner  and  soldiers  from  Tillietudlem.  XIV.  The  prisoners  — Testi- 
mony of  the  zealous  Kettledrummle  and  Mause  Headrigg.  XV.  Extensive  wastes 

— The  insurgents  — Claverhouse  does  not  allow  his  private  affections  to  interfere 
with  his  public  duty.  XVI.  Cornet  Richard  Grahame  goes  to  the  Covenanters  with 
a flag  of  truce — His  murder  by  Burley — The  battle — Encounter  between  Bothwell 
and  Burley  — The  sergeant  dies  fearless  — Claverhouse’s  prowess,  coolness  and 
daring  — Flight  of  the  Life  Guards.  XVII.  The  prisoners  viewing  the  skirmish  — 
Morton  saves  Evandale’s  life— The  Covenanters’  reception  of  the  prisoners.  XVIII. 
Condition  of  the  insurgent  army  — Sermons  by  Kettledrummle  and  Ephraim  Mac- 
briar — The  Covenanters’  courage  and  bigotry.  XIX.  Anxiety  at  Tillietudlem  — 
Lady  Margaret  and  the  Major  decide  to  sustain  a siege.  XX.  Claverhouse’s  return 
to  Tillietudlem  — His  fortitude  — Preparations  for  a defense.  XXI.  Morton  nomi- 
nated a leader  among  the  Covenanters  — Factions  — Differences  between  Morton 
and  the  wily  Burley.  XXII.  Confusion  and  dissension  — Morton’s  horror  at  the 
blood-thirsty  Habukkuk  Mucklewrath.  XXIII.  Cuddie  attaches  himself  to  Morton 

— Contents  of  Bothwell’s  pocket-book  — Morton's  embarrassment  at  the  Council’s 
decision  to  storm  Tillietudlem.  XXIV.  The  wounded  Evandale  at  Tillietudlem  — 
Effect  of  Morton’s  conduct  upon  the  inmates.  XXV.  Ready  for  a siege— Summons 
to  surrender  — Cuddie  Headrigg’s  adventure  — Major  Bellenden’s  heavy  heart. 
XXVI.  Morton  intercedes  for  his  friends  at  Tillietudlem  — The  fanatics  distrust 
Morton  — Political  situation  — The  Duke  of  Monmouth  appointed  to  the  command 
of  the  army  of  Scotland.  XXVII.  A pause  in  military  movements — The  change  in 
Morton  — Morton’s  efforts  to  save  Evandale  from  hanging— The  memorial  — Hopes 
for  peace.  XXVIII.  Jenny  Dennison  in  the  camp  of  the  insurgents  — Lord  Evan- 
dale’s release  — Evacuation  and  surrender  of  Tillietudlem.  XXIX.  Edith  and 
Morton  — Evandale’s  friendship  — Morton's  exertions  for  peace.  XXX.  Morton 


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before  the  Duke  of  Monmouth  — Gen.  Thomas  Dalzell  — Claverhouse  and  Morton. 
XXXI.  Morton  denounced  — Commencement  of  the  battle.  XXXII.  Defeat  of  the 
insurgents  at  Bothwell  bridge  — Cuddie  recommends  flight.  XXXIII.  Morton  con- 
demned to  death  by  the  fanatics  — Cuddie  brings  Claverhouse  to  the  rescue. 
XXXIV.  Morton  a prisoner  to  the  friendly -disposed  Claverhouse  — Summary  exe- 
cution — Claverhouse’s  views  of  death  — Mucklewrath’s  prophecy.  XXXV.  Con- 
versation between  Morton  and  Claverhouse  — A dismal  spectacle  — Untimely  visit 
of  Manse.  XXXVI.  The  Privy  Council  of  Scotland  — Cuddie’s  pardon  — Morton's 
exile— Ephraim  MacBriar's  torture  and  sentence  — Burley’s  letter.  XXXVII.  Sev- 
eral years  afterward.  XXXVIII.  Morton  recognized  by  the  troubled  Jennie  — 
Cuddie’s  thralldom  — Evandale’s  reasons  for  urging  Edith  to  an  immediate  mar- 
riage—Effect  of  Morton’s  supposed  apparition  upon  Edith— Evandale’s  generosity. 
XXXIX.  Morton’s  reflections  — Morton  seeks  Milnwood  — Elphin’s  sagacity  and 
Mrs.  Wilson’s  joy.  XL.  Explanations.  XLI.  Morton  at  Xiel  Blane’s  inn  — Bessie 
Maclure.  XLII.  Bessie  Maclure’s  story.  XLIII.  Peggy  leads  Morton  to  Burley— 
A stormy  interview  — Morton’s  solicitude  at  Evandale’s  danger.  XLIV.  Affairs  at 
Cuddie's  cottage  — Edith  and  Evandale  — The  attack  — Morton's  arrival  with  the 
dragoons— Fate  of  Inglis,  Olifant  and  Burley— The  dying  Evandale  joins  the  hands 
of  Edith  and  Morton  — Conclusion. 


THE  HEAET  OF  MIDLOTHIAN.* 

A ROMANCE. 


ARGUMENT. 

rTlHE  breaking  clown  of  a coach  brought  as  guests  to  Wallace  Inn 
two  young  and  gay  Edinburgh  lawyers,  Halkit  and  Harclie,  and 
Mr.  Dunover,  a blameless  but  unfortunate  gentleman,  who  had  suf- 
fered imprisonment  for  debt.  Mr.  Pattieson  and  the  travelers  con- 
versed about  the  traditions  of  the  Edinburgh  Tolbooth,  which  was 
called  The  Heart  of  Midlothian.  After  that  evening’s  talk  Mr. 
Pattieson  wrote  a romance  entitled,  “ The  Heart  of  Midlothian .” 

The  story  is  laid  at  the  time  of  the  Porteous  Riot  in  Edinburgh, 
during  George  the  Second’s  reign,  and  relates  to  the  heroism  of 
Jeame  Deans,  who  had  a real  prototype  in  the  person  of  Helen 
Walker. 

This  tale  will  not  be  told  in  vain,  if  it  shall  be  found  to  illustrate  the  great 
truth  that  guilt,  though  it  may  attain  temporal  splendour,  can  never  confer  real 
happiness;  that  the  evil  consequences  of  our  crimes  long  survive  their  commis- 
sion. and,  like  the  ghosts  of  the  murdered,  forever  haunt  the  steps  of  the  male- 
factor; and  that  the  paths  of  virtue,  though  seldom  those  of  worldly  greatness,  are 
always  those  of  pleasantness  and  peace.  Ch.  lii. 


Archibald,  John.  Argyle’s  groom  and  confidential  agent.  He 
was  consequential,  reserved  and  efficient.  Ch.  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxviii, 
xl,  xli,  xliv,  xlv,  xlvi. 

Argyle,  Archibald,  Duke  of.  Brother  and  successor  to  John 
Duke  of  Argyle  and  Greenwich.  Ch.  xlix,  1. 

Argyle,  Duchess  of.  The  kind  and  courteous  wife  of  John  Duke 
of  Argyle.  Ch.  xl,  xlv.  See  John  Duke  of  Argyle. 

Argyle,  John,  Duke  of.  A Scottish  nobleman,  and  a friend  to 
Jeanie  Deans. 

He  was  alike  free  from  the  ordinary  vices  of  statesmen,  falsehood,  namely, 
and  dissimulation;  and  those  of  warriors,  inordinate  and  violent  thirst  after 
self-aggrandizement.  . . . Soaring  above  the  petty  distinction  of  faction,  his 
voice  was  raised,  whether  in  office  or  opposition,  for  those  measures  which  were 
at  once  just  and  lenient.  Ch.  xxxv. 

* See  foot-note  on  page  49. 

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He  was  the  champion  of  his  country,  and  his  powerful  influence 
in  Scotland  was  a subject  of  jealousy.  So  this  honorable  statesman 
and  able  general  was  never  a favorite  at  court. 

Queen  Caroline  had  taken  care  not  to  break  entirely  with  the  Duke  of  Argyle. 
His  high  birth,  his  great  talents,  the  estimation  in  which  he  was  held  in  his  own 
country,  the  great  services  which  he  had  rendered  the  house  of  Brunswick  in 
1715.  placed  him  high  in  that  rank  of  persons  who  were  not  to  be  rashly 
neglected.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Ch.  vii,  xxxv,  xxx vi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xlii,  xlviii,  xlix.  See 
Queen  Caroline;  Jeanie  Deans. 

Bailzou,  Annaple.  The  fortune-telling  beggar  who  bought  The 
Whistler , and  afterward  sold  him  to  an  outlaw.  Ch.  1,  li,  lii.  See 
The  Whistler. 

Balchristie,  Janet.  The  Laird  of  Dumbiedike’s  housekeeper. 

The  favourite  sultana  of  the  last  Laird.  ...  A fat,  red-faced  old  dame  of 
seventy,  or  thereabouts,  fond  of  her  place,  and  jealous  of  her  authority.  Ch. 
xx  vi. 

Ch.  viii,  xxvi,  xliii.  See  Dumbiedikes,  Lairds  of. 

Bickerton,  Mrs.  Lady  of  the  ascendant  of  the  Seven  Stars  in  the 
Castlegate  of  York.  A prejudiced  Scotchwoman,  afflicted  with  the 
gout,  who  befriended  Jeanie  Deans.  Ch.  xxviii,  xlvii.  See  Jeanie 
Deans. 

Broadfoot,  Saunders.  An  honest  clown,  who  dealt  in  buttermilk. 
Ch.  xx  vii. 

Butler,  Benjamin.  Son  of  Stephen  and  Judith  Butler.  A sober 
and  grim  man,  who  was  oppressively  taxed  by  Dumbiedikes. 

A man  of  few  words  and  few  ideas,  but  attached  to  Beersheba  with  a feeling 
like  that  which  a vegetable  entertains  for  the  spot  in  which  it  chances  to  be 
planted,  he  neither  remonstrated  with  the  Laird,  nor  endeavoured  to  escape  from 
him,  but,  toiling  night  and  day  to  accomplish  the  terms  of  his  taskmaster,  fell 
into  a burning  fever  and  died.  Ch.  viii. 

Ch.  viii.  See  Old  Laird  of  Dumbiedikes. 

Butler,  David.  The  eldest  son  of  Rev.  Reuben  Butler  and  Jeanie 
Deans.  Lady  Staunton  procured  him  a commission  in  the  army, 
and  he  was  rapidly  promoted.  Ch.  xlvii,  1,  li,  lii.  See  Deans 
(Effie  and  Jeanie). 

Butler,  Euphemia  or  Femie.  The  beautiful  and  only  daughter 
of  Rev.  Reuben  Butler  and  Jeanie  Deans.  She  was  the  object  of 
her  aunt  Lady  Staunton’s  generous  bounty,  and  married  a Highland 
Laird.  Ch.  xlvii,  l,  lii.  See  Deans  (Effie  and  Jeanie). 

Butler,  Judith.  Reuben  Butler’s  grandmother.  She  faithfully  and 
patiently  struggled  under  the  weight  of  age  and  poverty,  that  her 
beloved  grandson  might  be  educated  for  the  ministry.  Ch.  viii,  ix. 
See  Rev.  Reuben  Butler. 


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Butler,  Reuben.  Younger  son  of  Rev.  Reuben  Butler  and  his  wife, 
Jeanie  Deans.  He  successfully  followed  the  law.  Ch.  xlvii,  1,  li,  lii. 

Butler,  Reuben,  Rev.  Benjamin  Butler’s  son.  He  inherited 
poverty  and  a weak  constitution,  and  was  a little  lame.  He  early 
became  an  orphan,  and  was  reserved,  sensitive  and  scholarly.  He 
studied  at  the  University  of  St.  Andrews  for  the  Presbyterian  min- 
istry, and  received  his  license  after  much  labor  and  many  priva- 
tions. As  he  had  no  preferment,  he  became  an  assistant  teacher  in 
a parochial  school,  and  the  engagement  between  Jeanie  Deans  and 
himself  was  indefinitely  postponed  for  prudential  reasons.  Butler 
was  forced,  by  the  rioters,  to  officiate  as  a clergyman  to  the  doomed 
Porteous,  and  he  was  accordingly  compelled  to  suffer  a brief  but 
humiliating  imprisonment.  Argyle,  considering  himself  under  obli- 
gations to  the  Butler  family,  placed  Reuben  in  the  kirk  of  Knock  - 
tarlitie,  and  Butler  and  Jeanie  Deans  were  happily  and  prosperously 
married.  He  was  somewhat  pedantic  and  vain  of  his  learning,  and 
became  prominent  in  the  church. 

He  was  a plain  character,  in  which  worth  and  good  sense  and  simplicity  were 
the  principal  ingredients.  Ch.  xliii. 

Ch.  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvi,  xix,  xxv,  xxvii,  xli, 
xlii,  xliii,  xliv,  xlv,  xlvi,  xlvii,  xlviii,  xlix.  li,  lii.  See  Benjamin 
Butler;  Jeanie  Deans;  Porteous. 

Butler,  Stephen.  Reuben  Butler’s  grandfather.  A fanatical  Inde- 
pendent, and  trooper  in  Monk’s  army.  He  was  called,  from  his 
habit  of  expounding  holy  writ,  Bible  Butler  and  Scripture  Stephen. 
He  was  alert  on  plunder,  and  after  the  Restoration  bought  flic 
property  which  he  named  Beersheba.  While  a soldier  he  had  saved 
the  life  of  Argyle’s  grandfather,  which  circumstance  afterward  re- 
dounded to  the  advantage  of  his  grandson,  Rev.  Reuben  Butler. 
Ch.  viii.  See  Rev.  Reuben  Butler. 

Campbell,  Ladies  Caroline  and  Mary.  John  Duke  of  Argyle’s 
sprightly  and  kindly  daughters.  Ch.  xl,  xlv. 

Caroline,  Queen.  Consort  of  George  IT,  King  of  England. 

Since  Margaret  of  Anjou,  no  queen-consort  had  exercised  such  weight  in  the 
political  affairs  of  England.  . . . Her  husband,  whose  most  shining  quality  was 
courage  in  the  field  of  battle,  and  who  endured  the  office  of  King  of  England, 
without  ever  being  able  to  acquire  English  habits,  or  any  familiarity  with  English 
dispositions,  found  the  utmost  assistance  from  the  address  of  his  partner,  and 
while  he  jealously  affected  to  do  everything  according  to  his  own  will  and 
pleasure,  was  in  secret  prudent  enough  to  take  and  follow  the  advice  of  his  more 
adroit  consort.  . . . With  all  the  winning  address  of  an  elegant,  and,  according 
to  the  times,  an  accomplished  woman,  Queen  Caroline  possessed  the  masculine 
soul  of  the  other  sex.  She  was  proud  by  nature,  and  even  policy  could  not  always 
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temper  her  expressions  of  displeasure.  . . . She  loved  the  real  possession  of 
power  rather  than  the  show  of  it.  . . . The  lady,  who  seemed  the  principal  per- 
son, had  remarkably  good  features,  though  somewhat  injured  by  small-pox.  . . . 
The  lady’s  eyes  were  brilliant,  her  teeth  good,  and  her  countenance  formed  to 
express  at  will  either  majesty  or  courtesy.  Her  form,  though  rather  embonpoint , 
was  nevertheless  graceful ; and  the  elasticity  and  firmness  of  her  step  gave  no 
room  to  suspect,  what  was  actually  the  case,  that  she  suffered  occasionally  from 
a disorder  the  most  unfavourable  to  pedestrian  exercise.  Her  dress  was  rather 
rich  than  gay,  and  her  manner  commanding  and  noble.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Ch.  vii,  xxxv,  xxxvii.  See  John  Duke  of  Argyle;  Mrs.  Dabby; 
Lady  Suffolk. 

Dabby,  Mrs.  Wife  of  Deputy  Dabby.  Jeanie  Deans  thus  drew  a 
parallel  between  Mrs.  Dabby  and  the  Queen: 

kk  Mrs.  Dabby  was  dressed  twice  as  grand,  and  was  twice  as  big,  and  spoke 
twice  as  loud,  and  twice  as  muckle  as  the  Queen  did.  but  she  hadna  the  same 
goss-hawk  glance  that  makes  the  skin  creep,  and  the  knee  bend;  and  though 
she  had  very  kindly  gifted  her  with  a loaf  of  sugar  and  twa  punds  of  tea,  yet  she 
hadna  a’  thegither  the  sweet  look  that  the  Queen  had  when  she  put  the  needle- 
book  into  her  hand.”  Ch.  xxxix. 

Ch.  xxxix.  See  Queen  Caroline;  Jeanie  Deans. 

Dalton,  Mrs.  Rev.  Staunton’s  housekeeper.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

Damahoy,  Grizel.  A prim,  acid  and  ancient  Edinburgh  seam- 
stress. Ch.  iv-xxiv. 

Deans,  David.  The  Cameronian  cow-feeder  at  St.  Leonard’s  Crags. 
Notwithstanding  oppression,  Douce  David  Deans  prospered  in  the 
world.  He  was  shrewd  in  money  matters,  and  had  a deep  religious 
fervor  and  rigid  morality,  together  with  the  peculiarities,  severities 
and  prejudices  of  the  Scotch  Covenanters.  Deans  was  unlettered, 
but  intractable  in  religious  disputes,  and,  delighting  in  expounding 
what  he  considered  the  truth,  he  was  jealous  of  contradiction. 
Deans  was  an  undemonstrative  but  fond  husband  and  father.  Upon 
his  wife’s  death  and  his  daughter’s  ruin,  he  displayed 

A remarkable  struggle  betwixt  the  force  of  natural  affection  and  the  religious 
stoicism  which  the  sufferer  thought  it  was  incumbent  upon  him  to  maintain 
under  each  earthly  dispensation,  whether  of  weal  or  woe.  Ch.  ix. 

Ch.  viii,  ix,  x,  xii,  xiv,  xviii,  xix,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxxix,  xlii, 
xliii,  xliv,  xlv,  xlvi,  xlvii,  xlix.  See  Deans  (Effie,  Jeanie  and 
Rebecca). 

Deans,  Effie  or  Euphemia.  The  Lily  of  St.  Leonard’s;  daughter 
of  David  and  Rebecca  Deans,  and  half  sister  of  Jeanie.  Effie  was 
early  motherless,  and  became  willful  under  the  indulgence  of  father 
and  sister.  She  was  exquisitely  beautiful,  with  her  slender  form, 
brown  ringlets  and  Grecian- shaped  head.  Effie  became  a shop- 
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promise  of  marriage.  When  she  recovered  from  her  confinement, 
she  found  her  child  missing,  and  after  vain  inquiries,  she  returned 
to  her  father’s  house  in  an  alarming  condition  of  health,  and  the 
victim  of  despair.  Effie  was  tried  for  child  murder,  and  refused  to 
name  her  lover  or  make  any  confession  that  would  lead  to  the 
apprehension  of  Staunton,  who  was  then  hiding  from  the  law.  No 
clew  to  the  child’s  whereabouts  could  be  found,  and  Effie  was  found 
guilty,  but  recommended  to  the  mercy  of  the  crown.  Before  the 
day  appointed  for  her  execution,  she  was  pardoned,  through  her 
sister’s  efforts,  but  banished  from  Scotland  for  fourteen  years.  Effie 
fled  from  her  censorious  father,  and  Staunton  married  her.  He 
educated  her  abroad,  and  she  went  to  court  as  Lady  Staunton.  She 
was  flattered  by  the  attention  she  received,  and  sustained  her  part 
with  great  self-possession,  but  she  was  haunted  by  the  dread  of  dis- 
covery, the  misery  she  had  brought  upon  her  father  and  sister,  the 
uncertain  fate  of  her  offspring,  and  the  memory  of  the  death  she 
had  so  narrowly  escaped.  The  Duke  of  Argyle  said  of  her: 

“ She  has  been  the  ruling  belle,  the  blazing  star,  the  universal  toast  of  the 
winter,  . . . and  is  really  the  most  beautiful  creature  that  was  seen  at  court 
upon  the  birthday.  . . . Amidst  her  noble  and  elegant  manners,  there  is  now 
and  then  a little  touch  of  bashfulness  and  conventual  rusticity,  if  I may  call  it 
so,  that  makes  her  quite  enchanting.”  Ch.  xlviii. 

She  was  generous  to  her  sister’s  family,  and  after  a long  separa- 
tion, visited  her  as  Lady  Staunton. 

The  lady  was  rather  above  the  middle  size,  beautifully  made,  though  some- 
thing embonpoint , with  a hand  and  arm  exquisitely  formed.  Her  manner  was 
easy,  dignified  and  commanding,  and  seemed  to  evince  high  birth  and  the  habits 
of  elevated  society.  . . . Jeanie  . . . was  lost  in  amazement  at  the  wonderful 
difference  betwixt  the  helpless  and  despairing  girl,  whom  she  had  seen  stretched 
on  a flock-bed  in  a dungeon,  expecting  a violent  and  disgraceful  death,  and  last 
as  a forlorn  exile  upon  the  midnight  beach,  with  the  elegant,  well-bred,  beautiful 
woman  before  her.  The  features  . . . did  not  appear  so  extremely  different  as 
the  whole  manner,  expression,  look  and  bearing.  In  outside  show,  Lady  Staun- 
ton seemed  completely  a creature  too  soft  and  fair  for  sorrow  to  have  touched ; 
and  so  much  accustomed  to  have  all  her  whims  complied  with  by  those  around 
her,  that  she  seemed  to  expect  she  should  even  be  saved  the  trouble  of  forming 
them;  and  so  totally  unacquainted  with  contradiction,  that  she  did  not  even  use 
the  tone  of  self-will,  since  to  breathe  a wish  was  to  have  it  fulfilled.  Ch.  1. 

Effie  remained  with  her  sister  during  a period  of  excessive  grief 
for  her  husband,  who  was  killed  by  their  illegitimate  child. 

Effie  . . . was  never  formed  for  a quiet,  low  content ; . . . she  required  the 
dissipation  of  society  to  divert  her  sorrow.  . . . After  blazing  nearly  ten  years 
in  the  fashionable  world,  and  hiding,  like  many  of  her  compeers,  an  aching  heart 
with  a gay  demeanour,  after  declining  repeated  offers  of  a most  respectable  kind 
for  a second  matrimonial  engagement,  Lady  Staunton  betrayed  the  inward 


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wound,  by  retiring  to  the  Continent  and  taking  up  her  abode  in  the  convent 
where  she  had  received  her  education.  She  never  took  the  veil,  but  lived  and 
died  in  severe  seclusion,  and  in  the  practice  of  the  Roman  Catholic  religion,  in 
all  its  formal  observances,  vigils  and  austerities.  Ch.  lii. 

Ch.  ix,  x,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xliv,  xlvi, 
xlviii,  xlix,  1,  li,  lii.  See  Deans  (David  and  Jeanie);  Sir  George 
Staunton;  The  Whistler. 

Deans,  Jeanie.  David  Deans’  daughter. 

She  is  a perfect  model  of  sober  heroism ; of  the  union  of  good  sense  with 
strong  affections,  firm  principles,  and  perfect  disinterestedness ; and  of  calm  supe- 
riority to  misfortune,  danger  and  difficulty,  which  such  a union  must  create. — 
Senior. 

Deans  was  a cow-feeder,  and  Jeanie  was  his  thrifty  assistant,  and 
delighted  in  the  superintendence  of  the  dairy.  Jeanie  was  a con- 
sistent, but  not  fanatical,  Presbyterian,  and  was  fervidly  devotional 
and  searchingly  conscientious. 

Douce  Davie  Deans  ...  so  schooled  and  trained  . . . her,  that  from  the  time 
she  could  walk,  upwards,  she  was  daily  employed  in  some  task  or  other  suitable 
to  her  age  and  capacity;  a circumstance  which,  added  to  her  father’s  daily  in- 
structions and  lectures,  tended  to  give  her  mind,  even  when  a child,  a grave, 
serious,  firm  and  reflecting  cast.  An  uncommonly  strong  and  healthy  tempera- 
ment, free  from  all  nervous  affection  and  every  other  irregularity  which,  attack- 
ing the  body  in  its  more  noble  functions,  so  often  influences  the  mind,  tended 
greatly  to  establish  this  fortitude,  simplicity  and  decision  of  character.  . . . She 
was  short,  and  rather  too  stoutly  made  for  her  size,  had  grey  eyes,  light-coloured 
hair,  a round,  good-humoured  face,  much  tanned  with  the  sun,  and  her  only  pe- 
culiar charm  was  an  air  of  inexpressible  serenity,  which  a good  conscience,  kind 
feelings,  contented  temper,  and  the  regular  discharge  of  all  her  duties,  spread 
over  her  features.  Ch.  ix. 

The  interest  of  the  story  is  concentrated  upon 

The  affectionate  exertions  which  Jeanie  had  made  in  behalf  of  a sister,  for 
whose  sake  she  was  willing  to  sacrifice  all  but  truth  and  conscience.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Her  young  sister,  Effie  Deans,  was  under  arrest  for  child-murder, 
and  Jeanie  knew  that  she  could  save  her  life  by  testifying  that  Effie 
had  made  her  the  confidant  of  her  pregnancy.  She  would  not  per- 
jure herself,  so  Effie  was  sentenced  to  be  hanged,  but  recommended 
to  royal  clemency.  Ignorant  of  the  difficulties  before  her,  Jeanie 
started  for  London  to  beg  her  sister’s  pardon  of  the  King  and  Queen. 
She  made  most  of  her  pilgrimage  afoot,  and  after  a perilous  and 
anxious  journey  reached  London.  She  interested  John  Duke  of 
Argyle  in  her  petition,  and  he  procured  her  an  audience  with  Queen 
Caroline.  The  Queen  was  moved  by  her  sisterly  love  and  uncon- 
scious eloquence,  and  pardoned  Effie.  Argyle  sent  her  safely  home, 
and  was  henceforth  her  protecting  friend.  Between  Jeanie  Deans 
and  Rev.  Reuben  Butler  there  had  existed  a long,  calm  and  devoted 


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love,  and  after  Butler  received  his  tardy  preferment  they  were  mar- 
ried. 

Happy  in  each  other,  in  the  prosperity  of  their  family,  and  the  love  and  honour 
of  all  who  knew  them,  this  simple  pair  lived  beloved  and  died  lamented.  Ch.  lii. 

Jeanie  Deans  is 

Interesting  by  mere  dignity  of  mind  and  rectitude,  assisted  by  unpretending 
good  sense  and  temper,  without  any  of  the  beauty,  grace,  talent,  accomplish- 
ment and  wit  to  which  a heroine  of  romance  is  supposed  to  have  a prescriptive 
right.  Int.  (1827)  to  “Chronicles  of  the  Canongate 

Ch.  viii,  ix,  x,  xii,  xiv,  xv,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv, 
xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv, 
xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xli,  xlii,  xliii,  xliv,  xlv,  xlvi,  xlvii, 
xlviii,  xlix,  1,  li,  lii.  See  Argyle;  Deans  (David  and  Effie); 
Rev.  Reuben  Butler. 

Deans,  Rebecca.  David  Deans’  beloved  second  wife,  and  Effie’s 
match-making  mother.  Ch.  ix.  See  Deans  (David  and  Effie). 

Dick.  An  ostler  and  ex-highwayman. 

A queer,  knowing,  shambling  animal,  with  a hatchet-face,  a squint,  a game- 
arm  and  a limp.  Ch.  xxviii. 

Ch.  xxxviii,  xxxix. 

Ditton,  Thomas.  Rev.  Staunton's  forward  footman.  Ch.  xxxii, 
xxxiii. 

Donacha  dhu  na  Dunaigh.  Black  Duncan  the  Mischievous.  A 
Highland  robber  and  kidnapper  for  the  slave  trade.  He  was  killed 
while  engaged  in  a murderous  assault.  Ch.  xlv,  xlix,  1,  li,  lii. 

Donald.  Argyle’s  gamekeeper  at  Roseneath.  Ch.  1. 

Dumbiedikes,  Old  Laird  of.  A profligate  and  extortionate  propri- 
etor. His  death- bed  was  a struggle  between  avarice  and  remorse. 
He  acquired  the  name  of  Damn- me- dikes.  Ch,  viii. 

Dumbiedikes,  Young  Laird  of.  Son  of  the  Old  Laird  of  Dum- 
biedikes. He  was  taciturn,  tall  and  awkward.  He  was  free  from 
his  father’s  dissipation,  and  although  selfish  and  penurious  he 
lacked  his  parent’s  grasping  activity.  He  was  slow  of  speech  and 
heavy  in  intellect,  and  daily  frequented  David  Deans’  cottage,  and 
while  listening  to  his  conversation  on  agricultural  and  other  sub- 
jects, stared  constantly  at  Jeanie  Deans.  In  his  frequent  struggles 
between  inherited  avarice  and  his  kindlier  impulses,  his  better  na- 
ture generally  triumphed.  The  bashful  Dumbiedikes  at  length 
proposed  to  Jeanie,  and  enumerated  to  her  all  his  worldly  effects. 
Notwithstanding  his  long  courtship  and  the  surprise  to  his  apathetic 
nature  of  Jeanie  Deans’  rejection,  he  consoled  himself  with  a speedy 
marriage.  Ch.  viii,  ix,  x,  xii,  xiii,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxvi,  xliii.  See  Jeanie 
Deans;  Old  Laird  of  Dumbiedikes. 


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Duncan  of  Knockdunder.  Argyle’s  rigorous,  high-tempered  and 
usquebaugh-loving  lieutenant  at  Knocktarlitie.  He  resided  in  a 
family  tower,  which  he  asserted  had  been  a royal  castle.  He  was 
bluff  and  consequential,  and  offended  David  Deans  by  smoking  at 
kirk.  He  oddly  combined  the  Lowland  and  Highland  costume  in 
his  dress.  He  wore  a black  wig  and  cocked  hat,  and  the  rest  of  his 
attire  was  that  of  a Highlander.  He  was  familiarly  called  Duncan 
Knock.  Ch.  xliv,  xlv,  xlvi,  xlvii,  xlviii,  xlix,  1,  li,  lii.  See  David 
Deans. 

Dustiefoot.  Jeanie  Deans’  little  dog.  Ch.  ix. 

Dutton,  Dolly.  An  envious  and  self-willed  dairy-maid  at  Inve- 
rara.  Although  she  was  much  shocked  at  the  Highland  costume, 
she  afterward  became  Mrs.  MacCorkindale.  Ch.  xl,  xli,  xlv,  xlvi,  1. 

Ellis.  Lady  Staunton’s  maid.  Ch.  1.  See  Lady  Staunton. 

Fairbrother,  Mr.  Counsel  for  the  prisoner  in  Effie  Deans’  trial. 
Ch.  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv.  See  Effie  Deans. 

Fairscrieve,  Mr.  The  shrewd  Edinburgh  town-clerk.  Ch.  xiii, 
xvi,  xviii. 

Fleming,  Archdeacon.  The  gentleman  to  whom  Meg  Murdock- 
son  made  her  dying  confession.  Ch.  1,  li.  See  Meg  Murdockson. 

Glass,  Mrs.  A gossipy  London  dealer  in  tobacco  and  snuff.  Jeanie 
Deans’  kinswoman  and  kind  hostess.  Ch.  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxviii, 
xxxix,  xl,  xlvii. 

Grizzie.  Mrs.  Saddletree’s  servant.  Ch.  xxv. 

Hettly,  May.  A faithful  old  servant  to  the  Deans  family.  Ch. 
xxv,  xlv,  xlix,  1. 

Hinchop,  Dame.  A sensible  Cumbrian  peasant,  who  was  thought 
to  be  a witch.  Ch.  xl. 

Howden,  Mrs.  A gossipy  Edinburgh  saleswoman.  Ch.  iv,  xxiv. 

Janet  Balchristie’s  Niece.  A slovenly  black-eyed  girl,  who  as- 
pired to  be  the  Young  Laird  of  Dumbiedikes’  mistress.  Ch.  xxvi, 
xliii.  See  Janet  Balchristie;  Young  Laird  of  Dumbiedikes. 

Kirk,  Esq.,  John.  Foreman  of  the  jury  in  Effie  Deans’  trial.  Ch. 
xxiv. 

Laurence,  Tom.  A short,  stout  highwayman,  called  “ Tom  Tuck  ” 
and  “Tyburn  Tom.”  He  was  brutal  and  sulky,  and  turned  state’s 
evidence  against  his  associates.  Ch.  xxix,  1. 

Levitt,  Frank.  A tall,  thin  and  dissolute  outlaw,  who  exerted  a 
restraining  influence  over  his  companions,  Tom  Laurence  and  Meg 
Murdockson.  Ch.  xxix,  xxx,  1. 


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Lindsay,  Mr.  A member  of  parliament,  who  evinced  prompt  cour- 
age in  the  Porfceous  riot.  Ch.  vi. 

Meiklehose,  Isaac.  A shrewd  and  reverential  elder  of  the  kirk  of 
Knocktarlitie.  Ch.  xlv,  xlvi. 

Middleburgh,  James.  An  Edinburgh  magistrate. 

Something  he  was  of  a humourist,  and  rather  deficient  in  general  education; 
but  acute,  patient  and  upright,  possessed  of  a fortune  acquired  by  honest  indus- 
try, which  made  him  perfectly  independent ; and,  in  short,  very  happily  quali- 
fied to  support  the  respectability  of  the  office  which  he  held.  Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  xiii,  xvi,  xviii,  xix. 

Moore,  Thomas.  Clerk  of  the  jury  in  Effie  Deans’  trial.  Ch.  xxiv. 
See  Effie  Deans. 

Moyle,  Colonel.  An  officer  who  would  not  risk  interfering  with  the 
Porteous  riot.  Ch.  vi.  See  Porteous. 

Murdockson,  Meg.  Madge  Wildfire’s  mother;  an  old  hag,  who 
led  a wandering  life  in  company  with  outlaws,  by  whom  she  was 
called  “ Mother  Blood  ” and  “ Mother  Damnable.”  She  had  been 
Staunton’s  nurse,  and  assisted  him  in  his  desperate  life.  She  was 
still  fond  of  him,  although  his  seduction  of  her  daughter  had  brought 
misfortune  upon  them.  She  was  cruel  to  Effie  Deans,  who  was  con- 
fined at  her  hut,  and  gave  her  to  understand  that  her  infant  was 
dead.  She  feared  Staunton  would  marry  Effie  instead  of  her  daugh- 
ter, who  had  suffered  the  same  wrong,  so  she  waylaid  and  detained 
Jeanie  Deans,  who  was  journeying  to  London  to  obtain  Effie ’s  par- 
don for  alleged  child-murder. 

The  features  of  the  old  woman  had  a hideous  cast  of  hardened  and  inveterate 
malice  and  ill-humour.  Ch.  xxx. 

She  was  executed  for  murder  and  robbery,  and  made  a dying  con- 
fession of  her  crimes.  She 

Died  game , . . . that  is,  sullen,  reckless  and  impenitent,  neither  fearing  God 
nor  regarding  man.  Ch.  xl. 

Ch.  xviii,  xx,  xxix,  xxx,  xl,  1,  li.  See  Deans  (Effie  and  Jeanie); 
George  Staunton;  Madge  Wildfire. 

Novit,  Nichil.  Lawyer  to  the  Old  Laird  of  Dumbiedikes.  Ch.  viii. 

Novit,  Jr.,  Nichil.  The  Young  Laird  of  Dumbiedikes’  shrewd 
business  manager.  He  was  bustlingly  important  in  Effie  Deans’ 
trial.  Ch.  xiii,  xx,  xxi.  See  Effie  Deans. 

Plumdamas,  Peter.  A neighborly  and  gossipy  Edinburgh  grocer. 
Ch.  iv,  xxiv,  li. 

Poinder,  George.  An  Edinburgh  police  officer.  Ch.  xvi,  xvii,  xviii. 

Porteous,  John.  The  alert,  efficient,  but  brutal,  Captain  of  the  Ed- 
inburgh City  Guard,  and  the  victim  of  the  Porteous  Riot.  The  mob 


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were  turbulent  at  the  execution  of  the  smuggler,  Wilson,  and  cut  the 
body  down.  Porteous,  in  rage,  fired  upon  the  people,  and  was  tried 
and  sentenced  to  be  hanged.  The  Queen  respited  him  for  six 
weeks,  and  it  was  generally  believed  he  would  be  finally  pardoned. 
The  angry  mob  took  Porteous  from  prison  (where  he  had  been  re- 
joicing with  his  friends  in  expectation  of  a speedy  reprieve)  and 
hung  him.  He  stubbornly  endured  their  violence,  and  this  auda- 
cious riot  made  the  Queen  and  the  Council  of  Regency  very  indig- 
nant. Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  vii.  See  George  Staunton;  Andrew  Wilson. 

Porteous,  Mrs.  Captain  Porteous’  elderly,  impoverished  and  sor- 
rowing widow.  Ch.  li.  See  John  Porteous. 

Rasper,  James.  Mrs.  Glass’  shopboy.  Ch.  xxxvi.  See  Mrs.  Glass. 

RatclifFe,  James.  A condemned  freebooter.  He  was  sly,  cun- 
ning and  knowing -looking.  He  remained  in  prison,  when  he  might 
have  escaped,  on  the  night  of  the  Porteous  riot.  He  expressed  a 
desire  to  reform,  and  asked  for  a place  in  the  prison  service.  He 
was  pardoned  and  appointed  turnkey,  and  performed  his  duties  so 
satisfactorily  that  he  became  the  captain  of  the  Tolbooth.  He  was 
naturally  kind-hearted  in  the  exercise  of  his  office,  and  gave  Jeanie 
Deans  a pass  which  was  of  service  to  her  when  she  fell  among 
thieves.  Ch.  vii,  xiii,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxv,  xxix,  li,  lii.  See 
Jeanie  Deans. 

Robertson,  George  or  Geordie.  See  George  Staunton. 

Rory  Bean.  The  young  Laird  of  Dumbiedikes’  willful  Highland 
pony.  Ch.  ix,  xiii,  xxvi. 

Saddletree,  Bartoline.  An  Edinburgh  saddler  and  would-be  law- 
yer. He  left  his  business  to  his  wife’s  management  while  he  fre- 
quented the  courts  of  law.  He  imposed  upon  his  associates  what  he 
considered  eloquent  legal  disquisitions.  He  was  too  obtuse  to  per- 
ceive that  he  was  often  avoided  as  a conceited  and  pedantic  bore. 
Ch.  iv,  v,  x,  xii,  xix,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxvii,  xxxv,  li.  See  Mrs. 
Saddletree. 

Saddletree,  Mrs.  Bartoline  Saddletree’s  wife. 

This  good  lady  was  in  the  habit  of  letting  her  husband  take  his  way,  and  go 
on  improving  his  stock  of  legal  knowledge  without  interruption ; but,  as  if  in 
requital,  she  insisted  upon  having  her  own  will  in  domestic  and  commercial  de- 
partments. Ch.  iv. 

She  was  much  interested  in  the  fate  of  her  kinswoman  and  former 
shop-girl,  Effie  Deans. 

Mrs.  Saddletree  was  a woman  of  kindness  — nay,  of  feeling—  but  not  of  deli- 
cacy. Ch.  xxv. 

Ch.  iv,  v,  x,  xix,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  li.  See  Effie  Deans;  B.  Saddle- 
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Sharpitlaw,  Gideon.  The  Edinburgh  procurator- fiscal.  A saga- 
cious and  acute  police  officer.  Ch.  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix. 

Staunton,  George.  The  heir  of  Willingham.  He  was  dissolute  and 
loved  adventure,  and  led  the  life  of  a gay  and  bold  desperado  under 
the  name  of  Robertson.  When  disowned  by  his  family  he  became 
desperate,  and  was  soon  sentenced  to  death  for  smuggling.  His 
imprisonment  prevented  his  marrying  Effie  Deans,  whom  he  had 
seduced.  His  companion,  Wilson,  assisted  his  escape.  Staunton 
cut  Wilson’s  body  down  from  the  scaffold,  and  was  a leader  of  the 
Porteous  riot  to  avenge  that  officer’s  treatment  of  Wilson,  and 
especially  to  liberate  Effie  from  the  Tolbooth,  where  she  was  con- 
fined for  child-murder.  He  gave  Jeanie  Deans  permission  to 
inform  against  him,  if  by  so  doing  Effie  could  be  saved.  He  after- 
ward married  her  and  succeeded  to  the  family  estates  as  Sir  George 
Staunton.  After  a long  residence  abroad  he  returned  with  his  wife 
to  England.  He  was  haughty,  reserved  and  remorseful,  and  secretly 
practiced  the  austerities  of  the  Catholic  religion.  He  was  now  as 
jealous  of  his  family  honor  as  he  had  been  once  indifferent  of  it,  and 
lived  in  dread  of  being  recognized  as  the  outlaw,  “ Robertson.”  His 
appearance  when  an  outlaw  is  thus  described : 

The  fiery  eye,  the  abrupt  demeanour,  the  occasionally  harsh  yet  studiously 
subdued  tone  of  voice,  the  features  handsome,  but  now  clouded  with  pride,  now 
disturbed  by  suspicion,  now  inflamed  with  passion  — those  dark  hazel  eyes, 
which  he  sometimes  shaded  with  his  cap,  as  if  he  were  averse  to  having  them 
seen  while  they  were  occupied  with  keenly  observing  the  motions  and  bearing 
of  others  — those  eyes  that  were  now  turbid  with  melancholy,  now  gleaming 
with  scorn,  and  now  sparkling  with  fury,  . . . the  whole  partook  of  the  mien, 
language  and  port  of  the  ruined  archangel.  Ch.  xi. 

He  was  attacked  by  banditti  and  killed  by  the  son  he  had  long 
sought. 

Ch.  ii,  vi,  vii,  xi,  xvii,  xx,  xxiii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xlvi,  xlviii,  xlix,  li,  lii. 
See  Effie  Deans;  The  Whistler;  Madge  Wildfire;  Wilson. 

Staunton,  Lady.  See  Effie  Deans. 

Staunton,  Rev.  George  Staunton's  father;  the  frank  and  kindly 
rector  of  Willingham.  He  had  become  melancholy  under  the 
double  blow  of  his  wife’s  death  and  his  son’s  dissipation.  He 
assisted  Jeanie  Deans’  journey  to  London.  Ch.  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv. 
See  Jeanie  Deans;  George  Staunton. 

Stubbs.  The  beadle  at  Willingham.  Ch.  xxxii. 

Suffolk,  Lady.  George  the  Second’s  mistress. 

It  was  not  the  least  instance  of  the  Queen’s  address  that  she  had  contrived 
that  one  of  her  principal  attendants,  Lady  Suffolk,  should  unite  in  her  own  per- 
son the  two  apparently  inconsistent  characters  of  her  husband’s  mistress  and 


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her  own  obsequious  and  complaisant  confidant.  By  this  dexterous  manage- 
ment the  Queen  secured  her  power  against  the  danger  which  might  most  have 
threatened  it  — the  thwarting  influence  of  an  ambitious  rival,  . . . and  was,  be- 
sides, at  liberty,  now  and  then,  to  bestow  a few  civil  insults  upon  “ her  good 
Howard,”  whom,  however,  in  general,  she  treated  with  great  decorum.  Lady 
Suffolk  lay  under  strong  obligations  to  the  Duke  of  Argyle,  . . . and  through  her 
means  the  Duke  had  some  occasional  correspondence  with  Queen  Caroline.  Ch. 
xxx  vii. 

She  was  of  small  stature : 

With  light  brown  hair  and  expressive  blue  eyes.  Her  features,  without  being 
absolutely  regular,  were,  perhaps,  more  pleasing  than  if  they  had  been  critically 
handsome.  A melancholy,  or  at  least  a pensive  expression,  for  which  her  lot  gave 
too  much  cause,  predominated  when  she  was  silent,  but  gave  way  to  a pleasing 
and  good-humoured  smile  when  she  spoke  to  any  one.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Ch.  xxxvii.  See  Argyle;  Queen  Caroline. 

The  Doomster.  A detested  and  haggard  official.  Ch.  xxiv. 

The  Judge.  A kind  and  dignified  man.  Ch.  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv. 
See  Effie  Deans. 

The  Whistler.  The  illegitimate  son  of  George  Staunton  and  Effie 
Deans.  Madge  Wildfire  sold  him,  when  an  infant,  to  a Highland 
robber.  His  savage  and  lawless  nature  soon  developed,  and  he  be- 
came a daring  and  malicious  robber.  In  one  of  his  raids  he  killed 
his  unknown  father,  and  was  captured. 

Amid  features  sunburnt,  tawny,  grimed  with  dirt  and  obscured  by  his  shaggy 
hair,  of  rusted  black  colour,  Jeanie  tried  in  vain  to  trace  the  likeness  of  either 
of  his  very  handsome  parents.  Ch.  lii. 

The  youth  was  found  to  be  irreclaimable,  and  afterward  joined  a 
tribe  of  American  Indians.  Ch.  1,  li,  lii.  See  Effie  Deans;  George 
Staunton;  Madge  Wildfire. 

Tramp,  Gaffer.  A witch-hating  Cumbrian  peasant.  Ch.  xl. 

Whackbairn.  An  ancient  pedagogue  in  a parochial  school  near 
Edinburgh.  Ch.  xxvii. 

Wildfire,  Madge.  Meg  Murdockson’s  insane  daughter.  She  had 
been  seduced  by  George  Staunton.  Her  mother  destroyed  their 
child  in  order  to  hide  Madge’s  shame  and  to  promote  her  marriage 
with  a wealthy  but  repugnant  old  man. 

That  the  consequence  should  be  the  total  derangement  of  a mind  which  was 
constitutionally  unsettled  by  giddiness  and  vanity  was  extremely  natural ; and 
such  was,  in  fact,  the  history  of  Madge  Wildfire's  insanity.  Ch.  xxx. 

She  was  very  loquacious,  and  her  talk  was  lively,  but  disjointed. 
“ Pilgrim’s  Progress  ” was  the  favorite  subject  of  her  conversation. 
She  shrewdly  guarded  whatever  she  wished  to  keep  secret  — 
especially  her  disposition  of  Effie  Deans’  child,  her  own  private 
history  and  George  Staunton’s  affairs.  The  potency  of  her  sup- 


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posed  charms  was  one  of  her  idiosyncrasies.  Jeanie  Deans  was 
intrusted  to  Madge’s  custody,  and  found  it  impossible  to  escape  her 
vigilance.  Although  she  knew  that  her  baby  was  dead,  she  believed 
that  at  times  she  held  it  in  her  arms,  and  was  unusually  crazed 
and  melancholy  when  she  spoke  of  her  “ bairn.”  She  was  danger- 
ous if  cross-examined  too  closely.  She  generally  entered  a room 
with  a hop,  skip  and  jump,  and  her  appearance  is  thus  described: 

A tall,  strapping  wench  of  eighteen  or  twenty,  dressed  fantastically  in  a sort 
of  blue  riding  jacket,  with  tarnished  lace,  her  hair  clubbed,  like  that  of  a man,  a 
Highland  bonnet  and  a bunch  of  broken  feathers,  a riding  skirt  (or  petticoat)  of 
scarlet  camlet,  embroidered  with  tarnished  flowers.  Her  features  were  coarse 
and  masculine,  yet  at  a little  distance,  by  dint  of  very  bright,  wild-looking  black 
eyes,  an  aquiline  nose  and  a commanding  profile,  appeared  rather  handsome. 
She  flourished  the  switch  she  held  in  her  hand,  dropped  a curtsey  as  low  as  a 
lady  at  a birthnight  introduction,  recovered  herself  seemingly  according  to 
Touchstone’s  directions  to  Audrey.  Ch.  xvi. 

She  sang  a number  of  weird  ballads,  such  as: 

“ In  the  bonny  cells  of  Bedlam 
Ere  I was  ane  and  twenty, 

I had  hempen  bracelets  strong 
And  merry  whips,  ding-dong. 

And  prayer  and  fasting  plenty.”  Ch.  xxix. 

My  banes  are  buried  in  yon  kirkyard 
Sae  far  ayont  the  sea, 

And  it  is  but  my  blithesome  ghaist 
That’s  speaking  now  to  thee.”  Ch.  xxix. 

She  received  her  name  of  Madge  Wildfire  from  the  frequency  of 
her  singing  the  following  song,  which  was  composed  for  her  by 
Staunton : 

“ I glance  like  the  wildfire  through  country  and  town, 

I am  seen  on  the  causeway  — I’m  seen  on  the  down; 

The  lightning  that  flashes  so  bright  and  so  free, 

Is  scarcely  so  blithe  or  so  bonny  as  me.”  Ch.  xvi. 

Madge  was  much  distressed  at  her  mother’s  execution,  and  the 
Cumbrian  peasants,  believing  her  to  be  a witch,  gave  her  so  severe 
a ducking  that  she  died  from  its  effects.  Ch.  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xxix, 
xxx,  xxxi.  xxxii,  xl,  1.  See  Jeanie  Deans;  Meg  Murdockson; 
George  Staunton;  The  Whistler. 

Willie.  An  orphan  apprentice,  kindly  treated  by  Mrs.  Saddletree. 
Ch.  v. 

Willie.  A prisoner  who  escaped  on  the  night  of  the  Porteous  riot. 
Ch.  vii. 

Wilson,  Andrew.  A smuggler. 

A remarkable  man  in  his  station  of  life;  quiet,  composed  and  resolute,  firm 
in  mind  and  uncommonly  strong  in  person,  gifted  with  a sort  of  rough  eloquence 
which  raised  him  above  his  companions.  Ch.  xxxiii. 


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George  Staunton  and  himself  were  sentenced  to  death  for  a 
daring  robbery.  Wilson  knew  that  he  had  had  a baneful  fascina- 
tion over  his  young  accomplice,  and  he  resolved  to  save  him. 
When  returning  from  church  on  the  Sunday  previous  to  the  ap- 
pointed day  for  their  execution,  Wilson  overpowered  the  guard  and 
enabled  Staunton  to  escape.  The  populace  were  wild  with  admira- 
tion for  Wilson.  Porteous  compelled  him  to  wear  cruelly  small 
handcuffs,  and  such  rigid  measures  were  taken  at  his  execution  to 
prevent  his  rescue  that  the  Porteous  riot  resulted.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  xxxiii. 
See  Porteous;  George  Staunton. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1829).  Postscript— Jedediah  Cleisbotham’s  Preface.  I.  Intro- 
ductory. II.  The  Edinburgh  grass-market,  or  place  of  public  execution —The 
condemned  smugglers  — Wilson  effects  Robertson’s  escape.  III.  The  obnoxious 
Capt.  John  Porteous  and  his  City  Guard  — Porteous1  cruelty  to  Wilson  — Upon  the 
attempt  to  cut  down  Wilson’s  body  Porteous  fires  upon  the  citizens — Trial  and 
sentence  of  Porteous.  IY.  The  ominous  mutterings  at  Porteous1  reprieve  — 
Butler  corrects  the  Latin  of  the  would-be  lawyer  Saddletree.  Y.  Saddletree’s  wife 
reprovingly  reports  the  progress  of  trade  during  his  absence  — Conversation  about 
Eftie  Deans.  VI.  Butler,  in  vain,  seeks  admission  to  the  imprisoned  Effie  — Butler 
is  forced  along  with  the  rioters  — The  prison  door  yields  to  fire.  VII.  Porteous 
seized  by  the  rioters  — “ Flee,  Effie,  flee !”— Butler  is  commanded  to  prepare 
Porteous  for  death  — Dispersion  of  the  rioters  after  the  execution — Queen  Caro- 
line’s threat  and  the  Duke  of  Argyle’s  reply.  VIII.  The  morning  after  Porteous1 
murder— History  and  intimacy  of  the  families  of  Deans  and  Butler.  IX.  Early 
friendship  and  subsequent  engagement  between  Rev.  Reuben  Butler  and  Jeanie 
Deans  — The  young  Laird  of  Dumbiedikes1  silent  and  staring  admiration  of  Jeanie. 
X.  Effie  Deans,  the  Lily  of  St.  Leonard’s  — Effie  as  Mrs.  Saddletree’s  shopwoman  — 
Effie’s  return  to  St.  Leonard’s,  and  her  refusal  to  name  her  seducer  — Effie’s  arrest 
for  child-murder.  XI.  A desperate  young  man  intrusts  Butler  with  a message  for 
Jeanie  Deans.  XII.  Butler  at  the  cottage  of  the  afflicted  family  — Conversation 
respecting  an  attorney  for  Effie  — Jeanie’s  tearful  eyes.  XIII.  Evidences  of  the 
recent  riot  — Butler  under  arrest — The  magistrates  and  the  cunning  Ratcliffe  — 
Butler’s  examination.  XIV.  The  letter  — David  Deans’  stoicism — Jeanie  pro- 
ceeds to  the  appointed  tryst.  XV.  Jeanie’s  interview  with  her  sister’s  seducer. 
XVI.  Ratcliffe  entraps  Madge  Wildfire  into  revealing  thatRobertson  was  disguised 
in  her  clothes  the  night  of  the  riot.  XVII.  Sharpitlaw,  in  vain,  questions  Effie  — 
Ratcliffe  contrives  that  Madge  Wildfire  shall  give  Robertson  timely  warning. 
XVIII.  Jeanie’s  escape  from  Ratcliffe  — Robertson’s  letter  to  Bailie  Middleburgh 
— Meg  Murdockson  obtains  the  liberty  of  her  crazed  daughter,  Madge  Wildfire  — 
Middleburgh  visits  Deans  in  the  interests  of  Effie.  XIX.  “Thou  shalt  not  bear 
false  witness  against  thy  neighbor  ” — Ratcliffe’s  reward.  XX.  Interview  between 
Jeanie  and  her  sister,  Effie.  XXI.  Jeanie  and  her  father  go  to  the  court-room  — 
Jeanie  a cited  witness  — Entrance  of  the  prisoner,  Effie  Deans.  XXII.  The  trial 
commenced— “ Not  guilty  of  my  poor  bairn’s  death  ” — Mr.  Fairbrother’s  defense. 
XXIII.  Effie’s  declaration  — Jeanie’s  agony  in  being  truthfully  compelled  to  state 


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that  Effic  never  confessed  her  situation  to  her  — Deans1  swoon  — Address  of  the 
King’s  counsel  — The  judge’s  charge  to  the  jury.  XXIV.  Effie  sentenced  to  be 
hung,  but  recommended  to  the  mercy  of  the  crown  — Gossip  after  the  trial.  XXV. 
Deans  and  his  daughter  seek  refuge  at  Mrs.  Saddletree’s  house  — Jeanie  promises 
Effie  to  obtain  her  pardon  — Ratcliffe’s  pass.  XXVI.  Jeanie  at  Dumbiedikes’  — 
She  obtains  money  from  the  avaricious  Laird  for  her  journey,  but  refuses  his  offer 
of  marriage.  XXVII.  Jeanie’s  visit  to  the  agitated  Butler — Butler  acquaints 
David  Deans  with  his  daughter's  journey  southward.  XXVIII.  Jeanie  on  her  pil- 
grimage— Her  letters  to  Butler  and  her  father — She  finds  a friend  and  country- 
woman in  Mrs.  Bickerton.  XXIX.  Jeanie  stopped  by  outlaws  — Meg  Murdockson 
intrusts  Jeanie  to  the  vigilant  Madge.  XXX.  A dreadful  moment— The  loquacious 
Madge  takes  Jeanie  out  for  a walk— “ Pilgrim’s  Progress” — History  of  Madge’s 
insanity.  XXXI.  Madge’s  toilet  for  church — The  monument  — Madge  and  Jeanie 
at  church.  XXXII.  Madge  leaves  Jeanie  upon  learning  that  her  mother  is  in  the 
stocks — Jeanie  at  the  rectory  of  Willingham.  XXXIII.  Jeanie’s  conversation 
with  her  sister’s  seducer,  George  Staunton,  heir  of  Willingham.  XXXIV.  Rev. 
Staunton  assists  Jeanie’s  journey  to  London  — George’s  letter — The  Willingham 
family  — Jeanie  is  hospitably  received  in  London  by  Mrs.  Glass.  XXXV.  John 
Duke  of  Argyle  and  Greenwich  — Jeanie  implores  the  Duke’s  influence  in  Effie’s 
behalf,  and  shows  him  his  grandfather’s  injunction  to  assist  the  Butler  family. 
XXXVI.  Mrs.  Glass’  curiosity — Jeanie  and  the  Duke  ride  to  Richmond  Park. 
XXXVII.  Queen  Caroline  — Conversation  between  Argyle  and  the  Queen  — Jean- 
ie’s unintentional  home-thrusts  — Jeanie’s  eloquent  and  effective  appeal  to  the 
Queen.  XXXVIII.  The  Queen’s  gift  — A friendly  and  agricultural  conversation. 
XXXIX.  Jeanie  writes  several  letters  — Argyle  informs  Mrs.  Glass  that  Effie  s 
pardon  has  been  dispatched  to  Edinburgh,  on  condition  of  fourteen  years’  banish- 
ment from  Scotland  — Jeanie’s  happy  visions.  XL.  Jeanie  at  Argyle  House  — 
Jeanie  starts  homeward,  under  the  charge  of  Argyle’s  servant,  Archibald — The 
hanging  of  Meg  Murdockson  — Madge’s  ducking  and  death.  XLI.  The  fatigued 
Jeanie  proceeds  to  Roseneath  — The  timid  dairymaid.  XLII.  Jeanie  in  her  father’s 
arms  — David  Deans  as  the  superintendent  of  Argyle’s  store-farm  at  Roseneath. 
XLIII.  Argyle  provides  for  Reuben  Butler  in  the  kirk  of  Knocktarlitie  — Deans 
liquidates  Jeanie’s  debt  to  Dumbiedikes,  and  finds  him  preparing  for  his  wedding  — 
Deans  consents  to  the  union  of  Jeanie  and  Butler.  XLIV.  Meeting  of  Jeanie  and 
Butler — Effie’s  flight  and  letter  — Duncan  of  Knockdunder  — Butler’s  blessing. 
XLV.  Jeanie’s  remembrances  from  Argyle  and  his  family  — Butler’s  ordination  — 
The  irreverent  Duncan  Knock.  XLVI.  The  banquet  — Jeanie’s  meeting  with  Effie 
and  her  husband,  George  Staunton.  XLVII.  Happy  marriage  of  Butler  and  Jeanie. 
XLVIII.  Effie’s  letter  — Argyle  notices  a resemblance  between  Mrs.  Butler  and 
Lady  Staunton,  the  ruling  beauty  and  court  belle.  XLIX.  Correspondence  between 
the  sisters — The  troublesome  outlaw  — David  Deans’  death  — Effie’s  generosity  to 
her  sister.  L.  Jeanie  sends  Effie  Meg  Murdockson’s  dying  confession  — Lady 
Staunton  as  Mrs.  Butler’s  guest — A perilous  adventure.  LI.  Sir  George  goes  to 
Edinburgh  to  pursue  investigations  concerning  his  child— The  brothers-in-law 
travel  together  — Captain  Duncan  informs  the  waiting  sisters  of  his  intention  to 
arrest  the  outlaw.  LII.  The  affray  — Sir  George  is  slain  by  The  Whistler  — Lady 
Staunton’s  grief  —The  irreclaimable  desperado  proven  to  be  the  illegitimate  son  of 
Sir  George  and  Lady  Staunton  — After  career  of  The  Whistler  — Effie’s  life  at 
court,  and  kindness  to  Jeanie’s  family  — Effie’s  retirement  to  a convent  — Domestic 
happiness  of  the  Butlers  — Concluding  remarks  — L’Envoy  by  Jedediah  Cleis- 
botham. 


IHE  BRIDE  OF  LAMMERMOOR. 


A ROMANCE 


When  the  last  Laird  of  Ravenswood  to  Eavenswood  shall  ride. 
And  woo  a dead  maiden  to  be  his  bride, 

He  shall  stable  his  steed  in  the  Kelpie’s  flow, 

And  his  name  shall  be  lost  forevermoe.11 


ARGUMENT. 


ICK  TINTO,  an  unfortunate,  but  light-hearted,  itinerant  artist 


made  a sketch  of  a scene  in  the  Bride  of  Lammermoor  s life, 
and  relates  her  story  to  Peter  Pattieson. 

This  tragedy  is  laid  in  Scotland  during  William  and  Mary’s  reign. 
Scott,  in  his  Introduction  (1829),  gives  the  sources  from  which  he  ob- 
tained the  incidents,  and  publishes  also  an  explanatory  letter  from  a 
relative  of  the  original,  of  “ The  Bride  of  Lammermoor."' 


A , Marquis  of.  A member  of  the  Scottish  Privy  Council.  A 

wily  and  successful  statesman,  and  a kinsman  to  Edgar  Ravens- 
wood, in  whose  behalf  he  greatly  interested  himself. 

A tall,  well-made  man,  with  a thoughtful  and  intelligent  countenance,  and  an 
eye  in  which  the  fire  of  ambition  had  for  some  years  replaced  the  vivacity  of 
youth;  a bold,  proud  expression  of  countenance,  yet  chastened  by  habitual  cau- 
tion, and  the  desire  which,  as  the  head  of  a party,  he  necessarily  entertained  of 
acquiring  popularity.  Ch.  xxii. 

Ch.  v,  xv,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxx,  xxxv.  See  Ashton 
(Lady,  Lucy  and  Sir  William). 

Ashton,  Henry.  Youngest  child  of  Sir  William  and  Lady  Ashton; 
a lad  of  fifteen,  who  afterward  succeeded  to  his  father’s  estates,  and 
was  the  last  of  the  Ashtons.  Ch.  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxix,  xxxiv,  xxxv. 

Ashton,  Lady.  Margaret  Douglas;  wife  of  Sir  William  Ashton,  and 
mother  of  the  Bride  of  Lammermoor. 

She  had  been  beautiful,  and  was  stately  and  majestic  in  her  appearance.  En- 
dowed by  nature  with  strong  powers  and  violent  passions,  experience  had  taught 


* See  foot-note  on  p.  49. 
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her  to  employ  the  one,  and  to  conceal,  if  not  to  moderate,  the  other.  She  was  a 
severe  and  strict  observer  of  the  external  forms,  at  least,  of  devotion ; her  hospi- 
tality was  splendid  even  to  ostentation,  her  address  and  manners  . . . were 
grave,  dignified  and  severely  regulated  by  the  rules  of  etiquette.  Her  character 
had  always  been  beyond  the  breath  of  slander.  And  yet,  with  all  these  qualities 
to  excite  respect,  Lady  Ashton  was  seldom  mentioned  in  terms  of  love  or  affec- 
tion. Interest, — the  interest  of  her  family,  if  not  her  own, — seemed  too  ob- 
viously the  motive  of  her  actions,  . . . and  hence  something  of  doubt  and  sus- 
picion qualified  the  feeling  with  which  her  equals  received  her  attentions.  With 
her  inferiors  these  feelings  were  mingled  with  fear;  an  impression  useful  to  her 
purpose,  so  far  as  it  enforced  ready  compliance  with  her  requests  and  implicit 
obedience  to  her  commands.  . . . Even  her  husband,  it  is  said,  upon  whose  for- 
tunes her  talents  and  address  had  produced  such  emphatic  influence,  regarded 
her  with  respectful  awe  rather  than  confiding  attachment;  and  report  said  there 
were  times  when  he  considered  his  grandeur  as  dearly  purchased  at  the  expense 
of  domestic  thraldom.  Of  this,  however,  much  might  be  suspected,  but  little 
could  be  accurately  known.  . . . It  seemed  evident  that,  in  the  haughtiness  of  a 
firmer  character,  higher  birth  and  more  decided  views  of  aggrandizement,  the 
lady  looked  with  some  contempt  on  the  husband,  and  that  he  regarded  her  with 
jealous  fear  rather  than  with  love  or  admiration.  Still,  however,  the  leading  and 
favourite  interests  of  Sir  William  and  his  lady  were  the  same,  and  they  failed  not 
to  work  in  concert,  although  without  cordiality,  and  to  testify  in  all  external  cir- 
cumstances that  respect  for  each  other  which  they  were  aware  was  necessary 
to  secure  that  of  the  public.  Ch.  ii. 

Lady  Ashton  was  a wily  politician,  and  a favorite  of  the  Duchess 
of  Marlborough.  While  absent  at  court,  intriguing  against  Ravens- 

wood’s  kinsman,  the  Marquis  of  A , her  daughter  Lucy  had 

given  her  heart  to  Ravens  wood,  whose  fortunes  Lady  Ashton  had 
been  interested  in  ruining,  and  against  whom  she  was  prejudiced. 
Lady  Ashton  insultingly  dismissed  Ravenswood,  and  mercilessly  de- 
voted herself  to  accomplishing  Lucy’s  marriage  with  Bucklaw,  in- 
spired by  both  hatred  and  interest.  In  retaliation,  the  Marquis  of 
A openly  declared  his  enmity  against  the  Ashtons,  which  re- 

sulted in  Sir  William’s  downfall. 

Lady  Ashton  . . . bent  the  whole  efforts  of  her  powerful  mind  to  break  her 
daughter’s  contract  with  Ravenswood,  and  to  place  a perpetual  bar  between  the 
lovers  by  effecting  Lucy’s  union  with  Bucklaw.  . . . She  was  aware  that  in  this 
way  she  might  strike  a blow  of  deep  and  decisive  vengeance  upon  one  whom  she 
esteemed  as  her  mortal  enemy ; nor  did  she  hesitate,  . . . although  she  knew 
that  the  wound  must  be  dealt  through  the  bosom  of  her  daughter.  . . . Lucy’s 
. . . health  . . . began  to  be  shaken,  and  her  hectic  cheek  and  wandering  eye 
gave  symptoms  of  ...  a fever  upon  the  spirits.  . . . Lady  Ashton,  compact  and 
firm  of  purpose,  saw  these  waverings  of  health  and  intellect  with  no  greater 
sympathy  than  that  with  which  the  hostile  engineer  regards  the  towers  of  a be- 
leaguered city  as  they  reel  under  the  discharge  of  his  artillery.  Ch.  xxx. 

Lady  Ashton’s  machinations  against  her  daughter’s  happiness 
terminated  in  Lucy’s  insanity  and  tragic  death. 

Lady  Ashton  lived  to  the  verge  of  extreme  old  age,  the  only  survivor  of  the 


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group  of  unhappy  persons  whose  misfortunes  were  owing  to  her  implacability. 
That  she  might  internally  feel  compunction,  . . . we  will  not,  and  dare  not, 
deny,  but  to  those  around  her  she  did  not  evince  the  slightest  symptoms  either 
of  repentance  or  remorse.  In  all  external  appearance,  she  bore  the  same  bold, 
haughty,  unbending  character  which  she  had  displayed  before  these  unhappy 
events.  A splendid  marble  monument  records  her  name,  titles  and  virtues,  while 
her  victims  remain  undistinguished  by  tomb  or  epitaph.  Ch.  xxxv. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxvii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv. 
See  Ashton  (Lucy,  Sholto  and  Sir  William);  Edgar  RAVENS- 
WOOD. 

Ashton,  Lucy.  The  Bride  of  Lammermoor.  Daughter  of  Sir 
William  and  Lady  Ashton. 

Lucy  Ashton’s  exquisitely  beautiful,  yet  somewhat  girlish,  features  were 
formed  to  express  peace  of  mind,  serenity  and  indifference  to  the  tinsel  of 
worldly  pleasure.  Her  locks,  which  were  of  shadowy  gold,  divided  on  a brow 
of  exquisite  whiteness,  like  a gleam  of  broken  and  pallid  sunshine  on  a hill  of 
snow.  The  expression  of  her  countenance  was  in  the  last  degree  gentle,  soft, 
timid  and  feminine.  . . . Something  there  was  of  a Madonna  cast,  perhaps  the 
result  of  delicate  health,  and- of  residence  in  a family  where  the  dispositions  of 
the  inmates  were  fiercer,  more  active  and  energetic,  than  her  own.  Yet  her  pas- 
siveness of  disposition  was  by  no  means  owing  to  an  indifferent  or  unfeeling 
mind.  Left  to  the  impulse  of  her  own  taste  and  feeling,  Lucy  Ashton  was  pecu- 
liarly accessible  to  those  of  a romantic  cast.  Her  secret  delight  was  in  the  old 
legendary  tales  of  ardent  devotion  and  unalterable  affection,  chequered  as  they 
so  often  are  with  strange  adventures  and  supernatural  horrors.  . . . But  in  her 
exterior  relations  to  things  of  this  world,  Lucy  willingly  received  the  ruling  im- 
pulse from  those  around  her.  The  alternative  was,  in  general,  too  indifferent  to 
her  to  render  resistance  desirable.  . . . Her  mother  alone  did  not  feel  that  dis- 
tinguished and  predominating  affection  with  which  the  rest  of  the  family  cher- 
ished Lucy.  . . . She  said:  ‘‘Poor  Lucy  is  unfit  for  courts  or  crowded  halls. 
Some  country  laird  must  be  her  husband,  rich  enough  to  supply  her  with  every 
comfort,  ...  so  that  she  may  have  nothing  to  shed  a tear  for  but  the  tender  ap- 
prehension lest  he  may  break  his  neck  in  a fox-chase.  . . . The  hour  will  be  a 
happy  one  which  disposes  her  hand  in  marriage  to  some  one  whose  energy  is 
greater  than  her  own,  or  whose  ambition  is  of  as  low  an  order.”  . . . But,  like 
many  a parent  of  hot  and  impatient  character,  she  was  mistaken  in  estimating 
the  feelings  of  her  daughter,  who,  under  a semblance  of  extreme  indifference, 
nourished  the  germ  of  those  passions  which  sometimes  spring  up  in  one  night 
. . . and  astonish  the  observer  by  their  unexpected  ardour  and  intensity.  In 
fact,  Lucy’s  sentiments  seemed  chill,  because  nothing  had  occurred  to  interest 
or  awaken  them.  Her  life  had  hitherto  flowed  in  an  uniform  and  gentle  tenor. 
• and  happy  for  her  had  not  its  present  smoothness  of  current  resembled  that  of 
a stream  as  it  glides  downwards  to  the  waterfall ! Ch.  iii. 

Edgar  Ravenswood  saved  Lucy’s  life,  when  in  danger  from  the 
attack  of  a wild  bull.  She  dwelt  gratefully  on  the  incident.  There 
had  been  a long  quarrel  between  Ravenswood  and  her  father,  but  a 
reconciliation  was  effected,  and  the  young  people  soon  became  indif- 
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and  plighted  their  troths.  Her  mother,  Lady  Ashton,  interfered 
between  the  lovers,  and  prevented  their  communication  or  corre- 
spondence, and  she  urged  Bucklaw’s  suit  for  Lucy's  hand.  Ravens- 
wood  received  the  following  message  from  her : 

“ I am  sore  beset,  but  I will  be  true  to  my  word  while  my  reason  is  vouchsafed 
tome.”  Ch.  xxvii. 

To  increase  her  difficulties,  Ravenswood’s  kinsman  was  instru- 
mental in  bringingon  her  father  some  perplexities  which  the  Ashtons 
considered  Ravenswood  to  have  instigated. 

As  a natural  consequence  of  the  alleged  injustice  meditated  towards  her 
father,  every  means  was  resorted  to,  and  every  argument  was  urged,  to  induce 
Miss  Ashton  to  break  off  her  engagement  with  Ravenswood.  as  being  scandalous, 
shameful,  and  sinful,  formed  with  the  mortal  enemy  of  her  family,  and  calcu- 
lated to  add  bitterness  to  the  distress  of  her  parents.  Lucy’s  spirit,  however, 
was  high;  and  although  unaided  and  alone,  she  could  have  borne  much, — 
she  could  have  endured  the  repinings  of  her  father,— his  murmurs  against 
what  he  called  the  tyrannical  usage  of  the  ruling  party, — his  ceaseless  charges 
of  ingratitude  against  Ravenswood.  . . . She  might  have  borne,  also,  in 
patience,  or  repelled  with  scorn,  the  bitter  taunts  and  occasional  violence  of 
her  brother,  Colonel  Douglas  Ashton,  and  the  impertinent  and  intrusive  inter- 
ference of  other  friends  and  relatives.  But  it  was  beyond  her  power  effectually 
to  withstand  or  elude  the  constant  and  unceasing  persecution  of  Lady  Ashton. 
. . . She  sounded  every  deep  and  shallow  of  her  daughter’s  soul,  assumed  alter- 
nately every  disguise  of  maimer  which  could  serve  her  object,  and  prepared  at 
leisure  every  species  of  dire  machinery  by  which  the  human  mind  could  be 
wrenched  from  its  settled  determination.  Ch.  xxx. 

At  length  Lucy’s  health  and  resolution  yielded  under  the  pressure 
to  which  she  was  subjected.  With  apathy,  she  signed  her  betrothal 
with  Bucklaw,  and  restored  the  broken  gold  piece  to  Ravenswood. 

Lucy’s  bloodless  lips  could  only  falter  out  the  words,  “ It  was  my  mother.” 
Ch.  xxxiii. 

Lucy  was  forced  to  the  altar  shortly  afterward,  but  took  no  part 
in  the  festivities  that  followed.  Bucklaw  followed  her  to  the  bridal 
chamber. 

A cry  was  heard  so  shrill  and  piercing,  as  at  once  to  arrest  the  dance  and  the 
music.  . . . The  body  of  the  bridegroom  was  found  on  the  floor  of  the  bridal 
chamber,  and  all  around  was  flooded  with  blood.  ...  In  the  . . . great  old- 
fashioned  chimney  of  the  apartment  . . . they  found  the  unfortunate  girl,  seated, 
or  rather  couched  like  a hare  upon  its  form  — her  head-gear  dishevelled,  her 
night-clothes  torn  and  dabbled  with  blood,  and  her  features  convulsed  into  a wild 
paroxysm  of  insanity.  . . . Convulsion  followed  convulsion,  till  they  closed  in 
death,  without  her  being  able  to  utter  one  word  explanatory  of  the  fatal  scene. 
. . . There  occurred  nothing  to  explain  the  general  hypothesis,  that  the  bride, 
in  a sudden  fit  of  insanity,  had  stabbed  the  bridegroom  at  the  threshold  of  the 
apartment.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

The  funeral  of  the  unfortunate  Lucy  Ashton  . . . was  performed  in  the  misty 
dawn  of  an  autumnal  morning,  with  such  moderate  attendance  and  ceremony  as 
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could  not  possibly  be  dispensed  with.  A very  few  of  the  nearest  relations  at- 
tended her  body  to  the  same  church  to  which  she  had  lately  been  led  as  a bride, 
with  as  little  free  will,  perhaps,  as  could  be  now  testified  by  her  lifeless  and  pas- 
sive remains.  ...  In  a coffin  bearing  neither  name  or  date,  were  consigned  to 
dust  the  remains  of  what  was  once  lovely,  beautiful  and  innocent,  though  exas- 
perated to  frenzy  by  a long  tract  of  unremitting  persecution.  Ch.  xxxv. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  ix,  x,  xi,  xiv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxviii,  xxx,  xxxi, 
xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv.  See  Introduction  (1829);  Ashton  (Lady, 
Sholto  and  Sir  William);  Bucklaw;  Ailsie  Gourlay;  Edgar 
Ravenswood. 

Ashton,  Sholto  Douglas,  Colonel.  The  heir  of  Sir  William  and 
Lady  Ashton.  He  challenged  Ravenswood,  and  was  killed  in  a 
duel  in  Flanders. 

Lady  Ashton  preferred  her  eldest  son,  on  whom  had  descended  a large  portion 
of  her  own  ambitious  and  undaunted  disposition.  . . . Contrary  to  the  usual 
custom  of  Scottish  families  of  distinction,  he  had  been  named  after  the  head  of 
the  house.  “ My  Sholto,’ ’ she  said,  u will  support  the  untarnished  honour  of  his 
maternal  house,  and  elevate  and  support  that  of  his  father.”  Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  iii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv.  See  Ashton  (Lady 
and  Lucy);  Ravenswood. 

Ashton,  Sir  William.  The  Lord  Keeper,  and  member  of  the  Scot- 
tish Privy  Council.  He  possessed  the  Ravenswood  Castle  and 
estates. 

He  was  descended  of  a family  much  less  ancient  than  that  of  Lord  Ravens- 
wood, and  which  had  only  risen  to  wealth  and  political  importance  during  the  great 
civil  wars.  He  himself  had  been  bred  to  the  bar,  and  had  held  high  offices  in  the 
state,  maintaining  . . . the  character  of  a skilful  fisher  in  the  troubled  waters  of 
a state  divided  by  factions,  and  governed  by  delegated  authority ; and  of  one  who 
contrived  to  amass  considerable  sums  of  money  in  a country  where  there  was  but 
little  to  be  gathered,  and  who  equally  knew  the  value  of  wealth,  and  the  various 
means  of  augmenting  it,  and  using  it  as  an  engine  of  increasing  his  power.  . . . 
Thus  qualified  and  gifted,  li‘e  was  a dangerous  antagonist  to  the  fierce  and  impru- 
dent Ravenswood.  . . . The  Lord  Keeper  . . . had,  previously  to  the  final  pur- 
chase of  the  estate  of  Ravenswood,  been  concerned  in  extensive  pecuniary 
transactions  with  the  former  proprietor.  . . . They  asked  which  party  was 
likely  to  have  the  advantage  in  stating  and  enforcing  the  claims  arising  out  of 
these  complicated  affairs.  . . . And  if  it  had  been  supposed  that  Sir  William’s 
conscience  had  been  too  delicate  to  profit  by  these  advantages,  it  was  believed 
that  his  ambition  and  desire  of  extending  his  wealth  and  consequence,  found  as 
strong  a stimulus  in  the  exhortations  of  his  lady,  as  the  daring  aims  of  Macbeth 
in  the  days  of  yore.  Ch.  ii. 

His  appearance  was  grave  and  even  noble,  and  well  becoming  one  who  held  a 
high  office  in  the  state ; and  it  was  not,  save  after  long  and  intimate  conversation 
with  him  upon  topics  of  pressing  and  personal  interest,  that  a stranger  could 
have  discovered  something  vacillating  and  uncertain  in  his  resolutions,  . . . 
arising  from  a cautious  and  timid  disposition,  which,  as  he  was  conscious  of  its 
internal  influence  on  his  mind,  he  was,  from  pride  as  well  as  policy,  most  anxious 
to  conceal  from  others.  Ch.  iii. 


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Fearing  personal  violence,  and  wishing,  politically,  to  conciliate 

Ravenswood’s  kinsman,  the  Marquis  of  A , Sir  William  subtly 

devoted  himself  to  winning  young  Ravenswood’s  friendship.  He 
encouraged  Ravenswood’s  love  for  his  daughter,  Lucy.  He  thus 
fortified  himself  against  a damaging  investigation  of  his  dealings 
with  the  house  of  Ravens  wood. 

In  this  selfish  and  cruel  calculation  upon  the  supposed  attachment  of  Ravens- 
wood  to  Lucy,  he  was  so  far  from  considering  the  pain  he  might  give  to  the  for- 
mer, by  thus  dallying  with  his  affections,  that  he  even  did  not  think  upon  the 
risk  of  involving  his  own  daughter  in  the  perils  of  an  unfortunate  passion.  . . . 
But  providence  had  prepared  a dreadful  requital  for  this  keen  observer  of  hu- 
man passions,  who  had  spent  his  life  in  securing  advantages  to  himself  by  art- 
fully working  upon  the  passions  of  others.  Ch.  xvi. 

Notwithstanding  his  political  cunning,  he  was  thwarted  in  his 
attempt  to  retain  the  Lord  Keepership,  and  his  duplicity  in  regard 
to  Ravenswood  had  so  involved  his  daughter’s  happiness  that  she 
sank  into  an  early  grave. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  ix,  x,  xi,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii, 

xxvii,  xxx,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv.  See  Marquis  of  A ; 

Ashton  (Lady  and  Lucy);  Edgar  Ravenswood. 

Babie.  Blind  Alice’s  servant. 

A girl  of  fifteen  . . . not  altogether  so  cleanly  arrayed  as  she  would  probably 
have  been  had  Alice  had  the  use  of  her  eyes.  . . . Babie  performed  her  mis- 
tress’ command  with  the  grace  which  was  naturally  to  have  been  expected, 
moving  to  and  fro  with  a lobster-like  gesture,  her  feet  and  legs  tended  one  way, 
while  her  head  turned  in  a different  direction.  Ch.  iv. 

Ch.  iv,  xxiii.  See  Alice  Grey. 

Balderson,  Caleb.  Edgar  Ravenswood’s  devoted  servant. 

He  loved  to  talk  of  the  ancient  glory  of  the  Ravenswood  family. 
He  made  foraging  expeditions  against  the  villagers,  and  extorted 
contributions  from  them  for  his  master’s  table.  To  prevent  Ravens- 
wood from  bringing  his  distinguished  kinsman  to  the  impoverished 
castle,  Caleb  made  a fire  in  the  yard  and  circulated  the  report  that 
Wolf’s  Crag  was  too  much  damaged  by  a recent  conflagration  to  re- 
ceive guests.  Balderson  so  grieved  for  his  master  that  he  did  not 
long  survive  him. 

“ If  I were  disposed  to  jest  at  the  calamities  of  my  house,”  said  Ravenswood. 
. . . poor  old  Caleb  would  furnish  me  with  ample  means.  His  passion  consists  in 
representing  things  about  our  miserable  menage , not  as  they  are,  but  as,  in  his 
opinion,  they  ought  to  be ; and  to  say  the  truth,  I have  been  often  diverted  with 
the  poor  wretch’s  expedients  to  supply  what  he  thought  was  essential  for  the 
credit  of  the  family,  and  his  still  more  generous  apologies  for  the  want  of  those 
articles  for  which  his  ingenuity  could  discover  no  substitute.  Ch.  vii. 

Ch.  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvi,  xviii,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxxv.  See 

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Bide-the-Bent,  Peter,  Rev.  A minister,  whose  aid  Lady  Ashton 
procured  to  assist  her  in  dissolving  the  engagement  between  Ra- 
venswood  and  her  daughter,  Lucy. 

A Presbyterian  clergyman  ...  of  the  very  strictest  order,  and  the  most  rigid 
orthodoxy.  ...  But  with  all  the  more  severe  prejudices  and  principles  of  his 
sect,  Bide-the-Bent  possessed  a sound  judgment,  and  had  learaed  sympathy 
even  in  that  very  school  of  persecution  where  the  heart  is  so  frequently  hard- 
ened. Ch.  xxxi. 

Ch.  xiii,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii.  See  Lady  Ashton. 

Bittlebrains,  Lord  and  Lady.  Sir  William  Ashton’s  neighbors. 

Lord  Bittlebrains  had  obtained  his  peerage  by  a great  deal  of  plausibility,  an 
art  of  building  up  a character  for  wisdom  upon  a very  trite  style  of  common- 
place eloquence,  a steady  observation  of  the  changes  of  the  times,  and  the  power 
of  rendering  certain  political  services  to  those  wrho  could  best  rewrard  them. 
His  Lady  and  he  not  feeling  quite  easy  under  their  new  honours,  . . . were  very 
desirous  to  procure  the  fraternal  countenance  of  those  wrho  were  born  denizens 
of  the  regions  to  which  they  had  been' exalted  from  a lower  sphere.  Ch.  xviii. 
Ch  xviii. 

Blenkensop,  Lady.  Lady  Ashton’s  friend. 

Bucklaw  said: 

“I  have  a kinswoman.  . . . Lady  Blenkensop,— whose  acquaintance  I had 
the  misfortune  to  lose  in  the  period  of  my  poverty,  but  the  light  of  wrhose  coun- 
tenance shone  forth  upon  me  when  the  sun  of  my  prosperity  began  to  arise.  . . . 
She  is  a close  confederate  of  Duchess  Sarah;  . . . through  the  Duchess  of  Marl- 
borough, has  this  Northumbrian  cousin  of  mine  become  a crony  of  Lady  Ashton. 
. . . Now*  ...  as  it  has  been  the  use  and  wont  of  these  ladies  to  consider  their 
husbands  as  of  no  importance  in  . . . their  ow  n families,  it  has  been  their  present 
pleasure  ...  to  put  on  the  tapis  a matrimonial  alliance,  to  be  concluded  be- 
tween Lucy  Ashton  and  my  right  honourable  self.  Lady  Ashton  acting  a self- 
constituted  plenipotentiary  on  the  part  of  her  daughter  and  husband,  and  Mother 
Blenkensop,  equally  unaccredited,  doing  me  the  honour  to  be  my  representa- 
tive.” Ch.  xxi. 

Ch.  xxi.  See  Lady  Ashton;  Bucklaw. 

Bucklaw,  Frank  Hayston,  Laird  of.  Lucy  Ashton’s  suitor. 

Short,  stout,  ruddy-faced  and  red-haired,  writh  an  open,  resolute  and  cheerful 
eye,  to  which  careless  and  fearless  freedom,  and  inward  daring,  gave  fire  and 
expression,  notwithstanding  its  light-grey  colour.  Ch.  vi. 

He  was  a reckless  and  dissipated  sportsman,  and  said  of  himself: 

‘iama  fool  who  has  gambled  away  my  land.  . . . My  grand-aunt,  Lady 
Girnington,  has  taen  a new  tack  on  life,  . . . and  this  is  wrhat  I have  by  wine, 
women  and  dice,  cocks,  dogs  and  horses.”  Ch.  vii. 

Bucklaw  was  saved  from  ruin  by  a timely  legacy.  His  match- 
making kinswoman,  Lady  Blenkensop,  with  Lady  Ashton,  arranged 
a marriage  between  Lucy  Ashton  and  Bucklaw.  Lucy  was  engaged 
to  Ravenswood,  with  whom  Bucklaw  had  had  a quarrel.  As  Lucy 
was  adverse  to  him,  Bucklaw  left  the  wooing  to  her  mother. 


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It  was  not  . . . surprising,  such  being  the  manners  of  the  age,  that  Mr.  Hay- 
ston  of  Bucklaw,  whom  dissipated  habits  had  detached  in  some  degree  from  the 
best  society,  should  not  attend  particularly  to  those  feelings  in  his  elected  bride, 
to  which  many  men  of  more  sentiment,  experience  and  reflection  would,  in  all 
probability,  have  been  equally  indifferent.  He  knew  what  all  accounted  the 
principal  point,  that  her  parents  and  friends,  namely,  were  decidedly  in  his 
favour,  and  there  existed  most  powerful  reasons  for  their  predilection.  Ch.  xxx. 

Bucklaw  was  married  to  the  unwilling  Miss  Ashton,  and  that 
night  was  found  severely  wounded  in  the  bridal  chamber,  his  bride 
dying  shortly  afterward  in  convulsions.  On  his  recovery,  he  an- 
nounced that  he  would  cease  speaking  to  any  lady  who  should  in- 
quire of  him  concerning  these  occurrences,  and  if  a man  should 
question  him,  a duel  would  result. 

A declaration  so  decisive  admitted  no  commentary;  and  it  was  soon  after 
seen  that  Bucklaw  had  arisen  from  the  bed  of  sickness  a sadder  and  a wiser 
man  than  he  had  hitherto  shown  himself.  . . . Bucklaw  afterward  went  abroad 
and  never  returned  to  Scotland ; nor  was  he  known  ever  to  hint  at  the  circum- 
stances attending  his  fatal  marriage.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xvi,  xxi,  xxii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxii,  xxxiii, 
xxxiv.  See  Ashton  (Lady  and  Lucy). 

Craigengelt,  Captain.  A shrewd  and  sinister-looking  man,  thin 
and  dark.  He  pretended  to  be  accredited  from  Versailles,  in  the 
Jacobite  interest,  and  was  a low  and  vindictive  swindler  and  ad- 
venturer. He  attached  himself  to  the  Laird  of  Bucklaw  as  his 
squire  and  toady. 

Craigengelt  . . . reaped  many  advantages  from  his  friend’s  good  fortunes. 
Bucklaw,  who  had  never  been  at  all  scrupulous  in  choosing  his  companions, 
was  accustomed  to,  and  entertained  by,  a fellow  whom  he  could  either  laugh 
with  or  laugh  at,  as  he  had  a mind ; . . . understood  all  sports,  whether  within  or 
without  doors,  and,  when  the  laird  had  a mind  for  a bottle  of  wine,  . . . was  al- 
ways ready  to  save  him  from  the  scandal  of  getting  drunk  by  himself.  Upon 
these  terms,  Craigengelt  was  the  frequent,  almost  the  constant,  inmate  of  the 
house  of  Girnington.  Ch.  xxi. 

After  his  fatal  marriage 

Bucklaw  . . . dismissed  Craigengelt  from  his  society,  but  not  without  such  a 
provision,  as  if  well  employed,  might  secure  him  against  indigence  and  against 
temptation.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  xvi,  xxi,  xxvii,  xxix,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv.  See  Bucklaw. 

Dingwall,  Davie.  Sir  William  Ashton’s  agent. 

A sly,  dry,  hard-fisted,  shrewd  country  attorney,  who  had  acted  . . . against 
the  family  of  Ravenswood.  Ch.  xii. 

Ch.  xii,  xv,  xxv.  See  Sir  William  Ashton. 

Giles.  Guilbert  Girder’s  apprentice.  Ch.  xii,  xiii.  See  Girder. 

Girder,  Guilbert.  Cooper  to  the  Queen’s  stores.  A 

Stubborn,  opinionative,  yet  sensible,  artisan.  Ch.  xxvi. 


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He  was  vain  of  his  considerable  wealth. 

Ch.  xii,  xiii,  xv,  xxv,  xxvi. 

Girder,  Mrs.  Guilbert  Girder’s  wife  and  Luckie  Lightbody’s  daugh- 
ter. Ch.  xii,  xiii,  xxv,  xxvi.  See  Luckie  Lightbody. 

Gourlay,  Ailsie.  A hideous  old  sibyl  of  eighty  years.  She  was 
employed  by  Lady  Ashton  to  nurse  Lucy,  and  to  assist  in  annulling 
the  engagement  between  Lucy  and  Ravens  wood. 

Dame  Gourlay  perceived  that  Lucy  shuddered  at  her  external  appearance.  . . . 
She  commenced  her  operations  by  endeavouring  to  efface  or  overcome  those  pre- 
judices ...  by  a show  of  kindness  and  interest,  . . . and  under  pretence  of  di- 
verting the  solitude  of  a sick  room,  she  soon  led  her  attention  captive  by  the 
legends  in  which  she  was  so  well  skilled.  . . . The  old  Sycorax  saw  her  advan- 
tage, and  gradually  narrowed  her  magic  circle  around  the  devoted  victim  on  whose 
spirit  she  practised.  Her  legends  began  relating  to  the  fortunes  of  the  Ravens- 
wood  family.  . . . Stories  were  told  by  her  attendant  so  closely  resembling  her 
own  in  their  circumstances  that  she  was  gradually  led  to  converse  upon  such 
tragic  and  mystical  subjects  with  the  bedlam.  . . . She  directed  Lucy's  thoughts 
to  the  means  of  inquiring  into  futurity, — the  surest  mode,  perhaps,  of  shaking 
the  understanding  and  destroying  the  spirits.  . . . It  is  some  comfort  to  know 
that  the  old  hag  was  tried,  condemned,  and  burned  on  top  of  North  Berwick  Law 
by  sentence  of  a commission  from  the  Privy  Council.  . . . Meanwhile,  this  mys- 
terious visionary  traffic  had  its  usual  effect,  in  unsettling  Miss  Ashton’s  mind. 
. . . Lucy  Ashton  announced  . . . “ that  she  was  conscious  heaven,  earth  and 
hell  had  set  themselves  against  her  union  with  Ravenswood.”  Ch.  xxxi. 

Ch.  xxxi,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv.  See  Ashton  (Lady  and  Lucy). 

Grey,  Alice.  The  last  retainer  of  the  house  of  Ravenswood.  Her 
thoughts,  conversation  and  affections  related  chiefly  to  the  deposed 
family,  under  whom  she  had  lived  so  long. 

Lucy  Ashton  said  to  her  father : 

“ Old  Alice  ...  is  the  very  empress  of  old  women,  and  queen  of  gossips  so 
far  as  legendary  lore  is  concerned.  She  is  blind,  poor  old  soul ; but  when  she 
speaks  to  you  you  would  think  she  had  some  way  of  looking  into  your  very 
heart.  I am  sure  I often  cover  my  face,  or  turn  it  away,  for  it  seems  as  if  she 
saw  one  change  colour,  though  she  has  been  blind  these  twenty  years.  She  is 
worth  visiting,  if  it  were  only  to  say  you  had  seen  a blind  and  paralytic  old  wo- 
man have  so  much  acuteness  of  perception  and  dignity  of  manners.  I assure 
you  she  might  be  a countess  from  her  language  and  her  behaviour.  . . . She  has 
nothing  mercenary  about  her,  and  would  not  accept  a penny  in  charity,  if  it  were 
to  save  her  from  being  starved.”  Ch.  iii. 

Her  apparition  appeared  to  Ravenswood  to  warn  him  of  the  dan- 
gers that  attended  upon  his  love  for  Lucy  Ashton. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  xix,  xxiii.  See  Lucy  Ashton;  Edgar  Ravenswood. 

Lightbody,  Luckie.  Mrs.  Girder’s  mother  and  a friend  to  Caleb 
Balderson.  She  placed  herself  between  Mrs.  Girder  and  her  hus- 
band when  the  latter  threatened  to  strike  her  daughter: 

"Am  I no  to  chastise  my  ain  wife?  ” exclaimed  the  cooper,  indignantly. 


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“Ye  may  chastise  your  ain  wife,  if  you  like.”  answered  Dame  Lightbody; 
“ but  you  shall  never  lay  a finger  on  my  daughter.”  Ch.  xiii. 

Ch.  xii,  xiii,  xxv,  xxvi. 

Lockard.  Sir  William  Ashton’s  confidential  servant.  Ch.  xi,  xii,  xiv, 
xxvii,  xxxiii. 

Moonshine,  Saunders.  A pious  smuggler. 

A zealous  elder  of  the  church  when  on  shore,  and,  when  on  board  his  brig,  as 
bold  a smuggler  as  ever  ran  out  a sliding  bow-sprit  to  the  winds  that  blow  be- 
twixt Campvere  and  the  east  coast  of  Scotland.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Ch.  xxxi. 

Mortsheugh,  Johnnie.  A fiddler  and  grave-digger.  Ch.  xxiii, 
xxiv. 

Mysie.  Ravenswood’s  faithful  old  servant.  Ch.  vii-xi. 

Norman.  Forester  or  park-keeper  at  Ravenswood  Castle.  Ch.  iii. 

Patullo,  Mrs.  Lady  Ashton’s  maid.  Ch.  xxii. 

Ravenswood,  Allan,  Lord.  Edgar  Ravenswood’s  father.  Ch.  ii. 
See  Edgar  Ravenswood. 

Ravenswood,  Edgar,  Master  of.  The  young  Master  of  Ravens- 
wood was  handsome,  dark  and  moody-looking.  His  father  had 
been  involved  in  legal  toils  by  Sir  William  Ashton,  and  deprived 
of  all  his  property,  except  the  old  Tower  of  Wolf’s  Crag.  This  he 
bequeathed  to  his  son,  together  with  his  curses  against  their  enemy, 
and  Edgar  resolved  to  submit  his  cause  to  the  House  of  Lords.  He 
accidentally  saved  Lucy  Ashton’s  life.  Her  crafty  father  appealed 
to  Ravenswood’s  generous  honor  by  his  professions  of  friendship, 
and  the  Master  forgave  their  differences : 

The  noble  form  and  fine  features  of  Ravenswood,  fired  with  the  pride  of  birth 
and  sense  of  internal  dignity,  the  mellow  and  expressive  tones  of  his  voice,  the 
desolate  state  of  his  fortunes  and  the  indifference  with  which  he  seemed  to  en- 
dure and  to  dare  the  worst  that  might  befall,  rendered  him  a dangerous  object  of 
contemplation  for  a maiden  already  too  much  disposed  to  dwell  upon  recollections 
connected  with  him.  Ch.  xvi. 

Lucy  Ashton  and  Ravenswood  became  happy  lovers,  but  upon 
Lady  Ashton’s  return  he  was  forbidden  the  Castle.  Overwhelmed 
with  mortification  and  sorrow,  he  went  abroad,  and  achieved  honor 
and  emolument.  He  returned  upon  the  day  when  the  persecuted 
Lucy  had  signed  a betrothal  with  Bucklaw.  He  said  to  her: 

“ I am  still  that  Edgar  Ravenswood,  who,  for  your  affection,  . . . forgave  — 
nay,  clasped  hands  in  friendship — with  the  oppressor  and  pillager  of  his  house, 
traducer  and  murderer  of  his  father.  . . . The  honour  of  an  ancient  family,  the 
urgent  advice  of  my  best  friends,  have  been  in  vain  used  to  sway  my  resolution. 
. . . The  very  dead  have  arisen  to  warn  me,  and  their  warning  has  been  despised. 
Are  you  prepared  to  pierce  my  heart  with  the  very  weapon  which  my  rash  confi- 
dence entrusted  to  your  grasp?  ” Ch.  xxxiii. 


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To  all  his  questions  Lucy  Ashton  truthfully  answered  that  Lady 
Ashton  was  responsible  for  their  misery.  At  Lucy’s  funeral  Ravens- 
wood  accepted  of  her  brother’s  challenge.  After  a night  of  restless 
agony,  despairing  and  desperate,  he  hastened  to  his  doom. 

The  prophecy  at  once  rushed  on  Balderson’s  mind  that  the  Lord  of  Ravens- 
wood  should  perish  on  the  Kelpie's  flow.  ...  He  saw  him,  accordingly,  reach 
the  fatal  spot,  but  he  never  saw  him  pass  farther.  Colonel  Ashton,  frantic  for 
revenge,  was  already  in  the  field.  . . . The  sun  had  now  arisen,  and  showed  his 
broad  disk  above  the  eastern  sea,  so  that  he  could  easily  discern  the  horseman 
that  rode  toward  him  with  speed  which  argued  impatience  equal  to  his  own.  At 
once  the  figure  became  invisible,  as  if  it  had  melted  into  the  air.  . . . No  trace 
whatever  of  horse  or  rider  could  be  discerned ; it  only  appeared  that  the  late 
winds  and  high  tides  had  greatly  extended  the  usual  bounds  of  the  quicksands, 
and  that  the  unfortunate  horseman,  as  appeared  from  the  hoof -tracks,  in  his  pre- 
cipitated haste,  had  not  attended  to  keep  on  the  firm  sands  on  the  foot  of  the 
rock,  but  had  taken  the  shortest  and  most  dangerous  course.  Ch.  xxxv. 

Thus  was  fulfilled  the  ancient  prophecy: 

“ When  the  last  Laird  of  Ravenswood  to  Ravenswood  shall  ride, 

And  woo  a dead  maiden  to  be  his  bride, 

He  shall  stable  his  steed  in  the  Kelpie's  flow. 

And  his  name  shall  be  lost  forevermoe.” 

Ch.  ii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii.  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xiv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi, 
xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxxiii,  xxxv.  See  Ashton  (Lady, 
Lucy,  Sholto  and  Sir  William);  Alice  Grey. 

The  Paralytic  Sibyl.  Alsie  Gourlay’s  crony.  Ch.  xxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv. 
See  Ailsie  Gourlay. 

Turntippet,  Lord.  Member  of  the  Scottish  Privy  Council. 

An  old  grey-headed  statesman,  who  had  contrived,  by  shifting  and  trimming, 
to  maintain  his  post  at  the  steerage  through  all  the  changes  of  course  which  the 
vessel  had  held  for  thirty  years.  Ch.  v. 

Ch.  v,  xxvii. 

Westerho,  Captain.  Craigengelt’s  associate,  and  an  unscrupulous 
adventurer,  in  Lady  Ashton’s  pay.  Ch.  xxviii,  xxx.  See  Lady 
Ashton;  Craigengelt. 

Will.  The  cooper’s  foreman.  Ch.  xiii. 

Wilson,  Bob.  Henry  Ashton’s  groom  and  companion..  Ch.  xviii. 

Winnie,  Annie.  A lame  old  bedlam;  Ailsie  Gourlay's  associate. 
Ch.  xxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv.  See  Ailsie  Gourlay. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1829).  I.  Dick  Tinto  — His  criticisms  and  sketch.  II.  Feud  be- 
tween the  Ravenswoods  and  Ashtons  — Lady  Ashton  — Lord  Allan's  funeral.  III. 

The  morning  after  the  funeral  — The  Lord  Keeper's  meditations  — Lucy  Ashton. 

IV.  Lucy  and  her  father  visit  Blind  Alice.  V.  The  wild  cattle  — Lucy  and  her 

deliverer  Ravenswood  — The  Lord  Keeper  changes  his  memorandum  — Scene  in 


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the  Privy  Council.  VI.  Craigengelt,  Bucklaw  and  the  Master  of  Ravenswood. 
VII.  Ravenswood  shelters  Bucklaw  at  Wolf’s  Crag  — Caleb  Balderson.  VIII.  Con- 
versation between  the  Master  and  Bucklaw  — The  Marquis  of  A *s  letter.  IX. 

The  Chase  — The  Ashtons  seek  protection  from  the  storm  at  Wolf’s  Crag  — Bal- 
derson's  subterfuges.  X.  Bucklaw,  in  rage  at  Balderson’s  manoeuvre,  seeks 
Craigengelt — Ravenswood  and  his  guests.  XI.  Caleb  and  the  thunderbolt.  XII. 
Caleb  on  a foraging  expedition.  XIII.  Mrs.  Lightbody’s  explanation  — The  Coop- 
er’s policy  and  Caleb’s  surprise.  XIV.  Caleb  entertains  Lockard  concerning  the 
ancient  grandeur  of  Wolf’s  Crag  — The  wily  Lord  Keeper’s  overtures  to  Ravens- 
wood—The  Master  dreams  of  Lucy  Ashton.  XV.  Marquis  of  A ’s  diplomacy, 

and  its  effect  upon  the  Lord  Keeper  — **  What  will  my  wife  say?  ” XVI.  The  Lord 
Keeper  and  the  Master  discuss  Ravenswood's  alleged  grievances  — The  statesman's 
selfish  plans  concerning  the  Master’s  attachment  to  Lucy  — Bucklaw’s  message 
and  messenger.  XVII.  The  Lord  Keeper  is  emotional  for  a brief  period.  XVIII. 
The  Master  accepts  an  invitation  to  Ravenswood  Castle  — Caleb  repeats  the  proph- 
ecy — Ravenswood  at  his  ancestral  home.  XIX.  Blind  Alice  and  Ravenswood. 
XX.  Henry  thwart’s  Ravenswood’s  plans  — The  lovers  plight  their  troths— The 
Lord  Keeper's  designs.  XXI.  Differences  and  explanations  — The  new  Laird  of 
Girnington  and  his  faithful  squire  and  bottleholder  — The  Ladies  Ashton  and 
Blenkensop  arrange  a matrimonial  alliance  between  Lucy  and  Bucklaw.  XXII. 
Craigengelt’s  mission  — The  double  arrival  — Ravenswood’s  humiliation  and  the 
Marquis  of  A ’s  remonstrance.  XXIII.  Ravenswood's  indignation  — The  ap- 

parition — The  Master  watches  by  Alice’s  corpse  — The  three  old  women.  XXIV. 
Mortsheugh  and  the  Master— The  Marquis  and  his  kinsman.  XXV.  New  pros- 
pects—The  fire  at  Wolf's  Crag.  XXVI.  Caleb  and  the  fire  — The  cooper's  hos- 
pitality. XXVII  The  political  crisis  — Letters  from  the  Ashtons.  XXVIII. 
Craigengelt  and  his  patron  discuss  Bucklaw’s  prospective  alliance.  XXIX.  Buck- 
law  seeks  an  interview  with  Lucy —A  delay  granted  until  St.  Jude’s  day.  XXX. 
The  Marquis’  misjudging  friendship  for  Ravenswood  — Lucy’s  despair  and  Lady 
Ashton’s  implacability.  XXXI.  Luckie  Gourlay  as  Lucy’s  nurse  — Lucy  and  Bidc- 
the-Bent.  XXXII.  The  betrothal  upon  St.  Jude’s  day—’*  He  is  come,  he  is  come.” 
XXXIII.  Ravenswood  demands  an  explanation — “ It  was  my  mother  Ravens- 
wood's farewell  — The  challenges.  XXXIV.  The  wedding  — The  wounded  bride- 
groom— The  tragedy — Bucklaw’s  silence.  XXXV.  Lucy  Ashton’s  funeral  — 
Colonel  Ashton  and  Ravenswood  — Ravenswood’s  misery  — Balderson  pleads,  ill 
vain,  with  his  master  — The  prophecy  fulfilled  — Caleb’s  grief  — The  Ashtons. 


A LEGEND  OF  MON  THOSE. 

A ROMANCE. 


Such  as  do  build  their  faith  upon 
The  holy  text  of  pike  and  gun. 

Decide  all  controversies  by 
Infallible  artillery, 

And  prove  their  doctrine  orthodox 
By  apostolic  blows  and  knocks.”  Butler. 


ARGUMENT. 

UP  HIS  story  is  laid  at  the  time  of  Montrose’s  “brief  and  glorious 
career”  as  commander  of  the  Royalist  troops  in  the  Highlands, 
During  the  period  of  that  great  and  bloody  Civil  War  which  agitated  Britain  dur- 
ing the  seventeenth  century.  Ch.  i. 

The  veteran  Sergeant  More  M‘Alpine  joins  his  faithful  sister,  Janet, 
as  a resident  of  Gandercleugh.  The  Sergeant’s  ancestors  had  fought 
under  Montrose,  and  he  gave  Mr.  Pattieson  the  incidents  related  in 
“A  Legend  of  Montrose .” 


Anderson.  A name  assumed  by  Montrose  while  hicognito.  Ch.  ii, 
iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii. 

Ardenvohr,  Knight  of.  See  Sir  Duncan  Campbell. 

Argyle,  Marquis  of.  M‘Callum  More,  Lord  Justice  General  of 
Scotland.  Though  cowardly,  Argyle  was  the  strength  and  leader 
of  the  Presbyterians.  Montrose  and  Argyle  were  inveterate  feudal 
enemies. 

The  Marquis  himself  was  dressed  in  the  fashion  of  the  period,  which  Vandyke 
has  so  often  painted;  but  his  habit  was  sober  and  uniform  in  colour,  and  rather 
rich  than  gay.  His  dark  complexion,  furrowed  forehead  and  downcast  look  gave 
him  the  appearance  of  one  frequently  engaged  in  the  consideration  of  important 
affairs,  and  who  has  acquired,  by  long  habit,  an  air  of  gravity  and  mystery  which 
he  cannot  shake  off.  when  there  is  nothing  to  be  concealed.  The  cast  with  his 
eyes,  which  had  procured  him  in  the  Highlands  the  nickname  of  Gillespie  Grurn- 


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ach  (on  the  grim),  was  less  perceptible  when  he  looked  downward,  which,  per- 
haps, was  one  of  the  causes  of  his  having  adopted  that  habit.  In  person,  he  was 
tall  and  thin,  but  not  without  that  dignity  of  deportment  and  manners  which  be- 
came his  high  rank.  Something  there  was  cold  in  his  address,  and  sinister  in  his 
look,  although  he  spoke  and  behaved  with  the  usual  grace  of  a man  of  such  qual- 
ity. He  was  adored  by  his  own  clan,  whose  advancement  he  had  greatly  studied, 
although  he  was  in  proportion  disliked  by  the  Highlanders  of  other  septs,  some 
of  whom  he  had  already  stripped  of  their  possessions,  while  others  conceived 
themselves  in  danger  from  his  future  schemes,  and  all  dreaded  the  height  to 
which  he  was  elevated.  Ch.  xii. 

Ch.  vii,  xii,  xiii,  xv,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xxiii. 

Auchenbreck,  Knight  of.  Sir  Duncan  Campbell. 

Argyle  . . . conferred  the  principal  command  upon  Sir  Duncan  Campbell,  of 
Auchenbreck,  ...  an  experienced  and  veteran  soldier,  whom  he  had  recalled 
from  the  wars  in  Ireland  for  this  purpose.  Ch.  xvii. 

He  fell  in  battle  while  endeavoring  to  restore  his  panic-stricken 
soldiers  to  order. 

Ch.  xvii,  xviii,  xix. 

Baillie,  General.  A Presbyterian  officer  “of  skill  and  fidelity.” 
Ch.  xvii. 

Burleigh,  Lord.  A commander  of  the  Covenanters,  who  was  de- 
feated under  the  walls  of  Aberdeen.  Ch.  xv. 

Campbell,  Sir  Duncan.  Knight  of  Ardenvohr.  A commander  in 
the  army  of  his  kinsman,  the  Marquis  of  Argyle.  A stately  old  man, 
who  was  made  a prisoner  during  the  war,  and  died  from  the  effects 
of  a wound  received  in  battle.  He  had  been  a life- mourner  for  his 
lost  child,  Annot  Lyle,  who  was  restored  to  him  during  his  last 
days. 

Ch.  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii.  See  Annot  Lyle. 

Campbell,  Sir  Duncan.  See  Knight  of  Auchenbreck. 

Campbell,  Lady.  Wife  to  the  Knight  of  Ardenvohr,  and  Annot 
Lyle’s  sorrowing  mother. 

A tall,  faded,  melancholy  lady,  dressed  in  deep  mourning.  Ch.  xi. 

Ch.  xi.  See  Annot  Lyle. 

Campbell,  Murdoch.  A name  assumed  by  Argyle  when  he  visited 
Dalgetty’s  cell.  Ch.  xiii.  See  Dalgetty. 

Colkitto.  See  Alister  M‘Donnell. 

Dalgetty,  Dugald.  A major  under  Montrose;  formerly  a ritt- 
master  in  the  army  of  Gustavus  Adolphus.  A soldier  of  fortune, 
who  had  fought  in  many  wars  and  under  whatever  banner  suited 
his  interest  or  pleasure.  His  views  of  life,  conduct  and  honor  were 
entirely  from  a military  standpoint.  It  was  his  peculiarity  to  orate 
incessantly  of  his  adventures,  of  Mareschal  College,  where  he  had 


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been  a divinity  student  in  his  youth,  and  of  “Gustavus  Adolphus, 
the  Lion  of  the  North  and  the  bulwark  of  the  Protestant  faith.” 
Among  his  many  exploits  was  the  escape  from  Argyle’s  Castle, 
where  he  had  been  retained  as  a prisoner.  The  Marquis  visited  him 
in  disguise,  to  bribe  him  into  revealing  Montrose’s  plans,  and  made 
overtures  to  Dalgetty  to  desert  into  the  Presbyterian  service.  Dal- 
getty  recognized  the  Marquis,  and  so  throttled  him  that  he  gave 
the  password,  and  Dalgetty  escaped,  carrying  valuable  papers  to 
Montrose.  He  was  knighted  for  his  services.  Menteith  says  of  him: 

“ Eager  on  his  sordid  spoil  as  a vulture  that  stoops  upon  carrion.  Yet  this 
man  the  world  calls  a soldier.  ...  He  may  be  punctilious  concerning  his  repu- 
tation, and  brave  in  the  execution  of  his  duty,  but  it  is  only  because  without 
these  qualities  he  cannot  rise  in  the  service.”  Ch.  xx. 

At  the  battle  of  Philiphaugh  he  was  made  a prisoner,  and  promised 
his  life  only  on  conditions  of  entering  the  Covenanters’  army. 

He  was  in  the  utmost  danger  of  falling  a martyr,  not  to  this  or  that  political 
principle,  but  merely  to  his  own  strict  ideas  of  military  enlistment.  Fortunately, 
his  friends  discovered  . . . that  there  remained  but  a fortnight  to  elapse  of  the 
engagement  he  had  formed,  and  to  which,  though  certain  it  was  never  to  be 
renewed,  no  power  on  earth  could  make  him  false.  With  some  difficulty  they 
procured  a reprieve  for  this  short  space,  after  which  they  found  him  perfectly 
willing  to  come  under  any  engagement  they  chose  to  dictate.  Ch.  xxiii. 

The  “ Edinburgh  Review,”  No.  55,  says: 

“ There  is  too  much,  perhaps,  of  Dalgetty, — or.  rather,  he  engrosses  too  great 
a proportion  of  the  work.— for  in  himself  we  think  he  is  uniformly  entertaining; 
and  the  author  has  nowhere  shown  more  affinity  to  that  matchless  spirit  who 
could  bring  out  his  Falstaffs  and  his  Pistols  in  act  after  act  and  play  after  play, 
and  exercise  them  every  time  with  scenes  of  unbounded  loquacity,  without 
either  exhausting  their  humour  or  varying  a note  from  its  characteristic  tone, 
than  in  his  large  and  reiterated  specimens  of  the  eloquence  of  the  redoubted 
Ritt-master.  . . . The  ludicrous  combination  of  the  soldado  with  the  divinity 
student  of  Mareschal  College  is  entirely  original;  and  the  mixture  of  talent, 
selfishness,  courage,  coarseness  and  conceit  was  never  so  happily  exemplified.'” 
Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix, 
xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii. 

Dhu,  Evan.  Lochiel,  an  able  Highland  chieftain.  There  was  a 
dispute  among  his  colleagues  as  to  who  should  command  them. 
Evan  Dhu  said: 

14  It  is  not  by  looking  back  to  our  own  pretensions  that  we  shall  serve  Scotland 
or  King  Charles.  My  voice  shall  be  for  the  general  whom  the  King  shall  name. 
. . . High-born  he  must  be,  or  we  shall  lose  our  rank  in  obeying  him  — wise  and 
skilful,  or  we  shall  endanger  the  safety  of  our  people  — bravest  among  the 
brave,  or  we  shall  peril  our  own  honour  — temperate,  firm  and  manly,  to  keep  us 
united.  Such  is  the  man  that  must  command  us.”  Ch.  vii. 

Ch.  vi,  vii,  xviii,  xix. 

Donald.  Servant  to  the  M‘Aulays.  Ch.  iv,  v. 


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Elcho,  Lord.  A commander  of  the  Covenanters,  beaten  at  Tipper- 
muir.  Ch.  xv. 

Glengarry,  Chief  of.  A Highlander  in  Montrose’s  army.  Ch.  vi, 
xviii,  xix. 

Graneangowl,  Rev.  Chaplain  to  Argyle.  A prosy  but  vain  Cove- 
nanter. Ch.  xi,  xiv. 

Gustavus.  Dalgetty’s  handsome  and  intelligent  horse.  “A  dark 
gray  gelding.  Ch.  ii,  viii,  xii,  xiv,  xvi,  xix,  xx. 

Hall,  Sir  Christopher.  An  Englishman  in  Montrose’s  army.  Ch. 
iv.  v,  vi,  vii. 

Hay,  Colonel.  Montrose’s  gallant  friend.  Ch.  xix. 

Huntley,  Marquis  of.  Chief  of  the  Gordons.  Ch.  xv. 

John  of  Moidart.  Captain  of  Clan  Roland,  in  Montrose’s  army. 
Ch.  xv. 

Kenneth.  Randal  MacEagh’s  savage  young  grandson.  A guide  to 
Montrose’s  army.  Ch.  xvi,  xvii,  xxii,  xxiii.  See  Randal  Mac- 
Eagh. 

Keppoch.  A Highland  chief  in  Montrose’s  army.  Ch.  xviii. 

Lochiel,  Evan  Dhu  of.  See  Evan  Dhu. 

Lorimier.  • Ardenvohr’s  servant.  Ch.  xi. 

Loyalty’s  Reward.  A horse  given  Dalgetty  by  Montrose.  Ch.  xx. 

Lyle,  Annot.  Daughter  of  the  Knight  of  Ardenvohr.  She  had 
been  kidnapped  by  Randal  MacEagh  while  an  infant,  during  the 
sacking  of  her  father’s  castle.  Through  the  circumstances  of  war, 
she  afterward  became  Allan  M’Aulay’s  captive.  Her  powerful  but 
stricken  parents  sought  her  in  vain.  She  was  accomplished  in 
music,  and  grew  into  beautiful  girlhood.  Allan  M’Aulay  and 
Menteith  both  loved  her.  For  the  madman  Allan  she  felt  mingled 
gratitude  and  fear,  while  between  Menteith  and  herself  there  was 
an  unconfessed  love.  She  remembered  nothing  of  her  birth  or  par- 
entage. Her  appearance  at  Darlinvarach  Castle  is  thus  described: 

Annot  Lyle  . . . glided  into  the  room,  not  ill  described  by  Lord  Menteith  as 
being  the  lightest  and  most  fairy  figure  that  ever  trod  the  turf  by  moonlight. 
Her  stature,  considerably  less  than  the  ordinary  size  of  women,  gave  her  the 
appearance  of  extreme  youth,  insomuch  that  although  she  was  near  eighteen, 
she  might  have  passed  for  four  years  younger.  Her  figure,  hands  and  feet 
were  formed  upon  a model  of  exquisite  symmetry  with  the  size  and  lightness  of 
her  person,  so  that  Titania  herself  could  scarce  have  found  a more  fitting  repre- 
sentative. Her  hair  was  a dark  shade  of  the  colour  usually  termed  flaxen,  whose 
clustering  ringlets  suited  admirably  with  her  fair  complexion,  and  with  the 
playful,  yet  simple,  expression  of  her  features.  When  we  add  to  these  charms, 
that  Annot,  in  her  orphan  state,  seemed  the  gayest  and  happiest  of  maidens,  the 
reader  must  allow  us  to  claim  for  her  the  interest  of  almost  all  who  looked  on 


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her.  . . . And  she  often  came  among  the  rude  inhabitants  of  the  castle,  as  Allan 
himself  . . . expressed  it,  kk  like  a sunbeam  on  a sullen  sea.'”  communicating  to 
all  others  the  cheerfulness  that  filled  her  own  mind.  Ch.  vi. 

Her  dress  partook  of  the  antique.  . . . Yet  Annot’s  garments  were  not  only 
becoming,  but  even  rich.  Her  open  jacket,  with  a high  collar,  was  composed  of 
blue  cloth,  richly  embroidered,  and  had  silver  clasps  to  fasten  when  it  please  the 
wearer.  Its  sleeves,  which  were  wide,  came  no  lower  than  the  elbow,  and  ter- 
minated in  a golden  fringe ; under  the  upper  coat  . . . she  wore  an  under-dress 
of  blue  satin,  also  richly  embroidered,  but  which  was  several  shades  lighter  in 
colour  than  the  upper  garment.  The  petticoat  was  formed  of  tartan  silk,  in  the 
set  or  pattern  of  which  the  blue  greatly  predominated,  so  as  to  remove  the 
tawdry  effect  too  frequently  produced  in  tartan  by  the  mixture  and  strange 
opposition  of  colours.  An  antique  silver  chain  hung  around  her  neck,  and  sup- 
ported the  wrest . or  key,  with  which  she  tuned  her  instrument.  A small  ruff 
rose  above  her  collar,  and  was  secured  by  a brooch  of  some  value,  an  old  keep- 
sake of  Lord  Menteith.  Ch.  ix. 

After  it  is  known  that  Arclenvohr  is  her  father,  she  returns  to  his 
protection,  and  is  married  to  the  Earl  of  Menteith.  Ch.  v,  vi,  ix, 
xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii.  See  Allan  M‘Aulay;  Randal  MacEagh; 
Menteith. 

M‘Aulay,  Allan.  Brother  of  the  Chief  of  Darnlinvarach,  and  in 
Montrose’s  army.  His  mother  had  been  cruelly  treated  by  the 
“Children  of  the  Mist,”  and  bequeathed  to  him  hatred  of  her 
persecutors  and  a taint  of  insanity.  His  natural  acuteness  of  intel- 
lect was  occasionally  contrasted  with  an  aberration  of  mind.  At 
such  times  he  saw  visions,  and  spoke  as  a seer.  He  had  a strong 
influence  over  his  tribe,  and  was  powerful  in  frame  and  brave  in 
action.  Annot  Lyle  had  become  his  captive,  in  a contest  with  his 
feudal  enemies,  when  a little  child.  He  gave  her  a brother’s  care 
and  affection.  Her  beauty  and  skill  in  music  calmed  his  disturbed 
fancies  in  his  hours  of  darkness.  He  was  oppressed  for  years  with 
a foreboding  that  he  should  kill  his  friend,  the  Earl  of  Menteith. 
There  came  a time  when  Allan  realized  that  he  loved  Annot,  and 
that  her  heart  was  given  to  Menteith.  He  uttered  wild  threats  of 
vengeance  against  them  both,  and  Montrose,  discreetly,  sent  him 
on  a distant  mission. 

Whatever  was  in  other  respects  the  nobleness  of  his  disposition,  he  had  never 
been  known  to  resist  the  wilfulness  of  passion.  He  walked  in  the  house  and  in 
the  country  of  his  fathers  like  a tamed  lion,  whom  no  one  dared  to  contradict, 
lest  they  should  awaken  his  natural  vehemence  of  passion.  So  many  years  had 
elapsed  since  he  had  experienced  contradiction,  or  even  expostulation,  that 
probably  nothing  but  the  strong  good  sense  which  on  all  points,  his  mysticism 
excepted,  formed  the  ground  of  his  character,  prevented  his  proving  an  annoy- 
ance and  terror  to  the  whole  neighbourhood.  Ch.  xxi. 

He  returned  to  the  camp  on  the  appointed  wedding  day,  and 
stabbed  Menteith,  saying: 


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“Be  the  vision  accomplished.” 

He  escaped  pursuit,  and  his  after  fate  was  a mystery.  It  was 
supposed  he  fell  a victim  to  the  “ Children  of  the  Mist.”  It  was  also 
conjectured  that  he  became  a Carthusian  monk.  Int.  (1830).  Ch. 
iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xvii,  xix,  xx,  xxiii.  See  Annot  Lyle;  Men- 
teith;  Randal  MacEagh. 

M‘Aulay,  Angus.  Chief  of  Darlinvarach,  in  Montrose’s  army. 
A bold -hearted,  rattling  Highlander.  Ch.  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  x, 
xvii,  xxiii. 

‘Callum  More.  See  Argyle. 

‘Donnell,  Alister  or  Alexander.  Colkitto;  a chief  in  Mont- 
rose’s army. 

He  was  brave  to  intrepidity  and  almost  to  insensibility;  very  strong  and 
active  in  person,  completely  master  of  his  weapons,  and  always  ready  to  show 
the  example  in  the  extremity  of  danger.  To  counterbalance  these  good  quali- 
ties, it  must  be  recorded  that  he  was  inexperienced  in  military  tactics,  and  of  a 
jealous  and  presumptuous  disposition,  which  often  lost  to  Montrose  the  fruits  of 
Colkitto1  s gallantry.  . . . The  feats  of  strength  and  courage  shown  by  this 
champion  seem  to  have  made  a stronger  impression  upon  the  minds  of  the 
Highlanders  than  the  military  skill  and  chivalrous  spirit  of  the  great  Marquis  of 
Montrose.  Ch.  xv. 

Ch.  v,  xv,  xvii,  xix. 

M‘Dougal  of  Lome.  See  Glengarry. 

MacEagh,  Randal.  Chief  of  a Highland  band  of  outlaws  called 
“Children  of  the  Mist.”  Their  atrocities  brought  upon  them  the 
vengeance  of  Menteith,  the  Campbells  (sons  of  Diarmid),  and  the 
M‘Aulays  (race  of  Darlinvarach).  For  a short  time  he  was  a guide 
to  Montrose’s  army.  While  dying  from  a wound  received  from 
Allan  M‘Aulay,  he  sends  for  his  grandson,  Kenneth. 

“ Kenneth,”  said  the  old  outlaw,  “ hear  the  last  words  of  the  sire  of  thy 
father.  A Saxon  soldier,  and  Allan  of  the  Red-hand,  left  this  camp  within  these 
few  hours,  to  travel  to  the  country  of  the  Caberfae.  Pursue  them  as  the  blood- 
hound pursues  the  hurt  deer  — swim  the  lake  — climb  the  mountain  — thread 
the  forest  — tarry  not  until  you  join  them.  . . . They  will  ask  the  news  from  the 
camp — say  to  them  that  Annot  Lyle  of  the  Harp  is  discovered  to  be  the  daugh- 
ter of  Duncan  of  Ardenvohr;  that  the  Thane  of  Menteith  is  towed  her  before 
the  priest;  and  that  you  are  sent  to  bid  guests  to  the  bridal.  Tarry  not  for 
their  answer,  but  vanish  like  the  lightning  when  the  black  cloud  swallows  it.  . . . 
Kenneth,  son  of  Eracht,  keep  thou  unsoiled  the  freedom  which  I leave  thee  as 
a birthright.  Barter  it  not,  neither  for  the  rich  garment,  nor  for  the  stone  roof, 
nor  for  the  covered  board,  nor  for  the  couch  of  down.  . . . Own  no  lord  — re- 
ceive no  law  — take  no  hire  — give  no  stipend  — build  no  hut  — enclose  no  pas- 
ture— sow  no  grain;  let  the  deer  of  the  mountain  be  thy  flocks  and  herds  — if 
these  fail  thee,  prey  upon  the  goods  of  our  oppressors.  . . . Remember  those 
who  have  done  kindness  to  our  race,  and  pay  their  services  with  thy  blood, 
should  the  hour  require  it.  . . . The  sons  of  Diarmid  — the  race  of  Darlinvarach 


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— the  riders  of  Menteith  — my  curse  on  thy  head,  Child  of  the  Mist,  if  thou 
spare  one  of  those  names  when  the  time  shall  offer  for  cutting  them  off.  . . . 
Farewell,  beloved ! and  mayst  thou  die  like  thy  fathers,  ere  infirmity,  disease  or 
age  shall  break  thy  spirit.  . . . Saxon,  . . . speak  to  me  no  more  of  thy  priest, 
I die  contented.  Hadst  thou  ever  any  enemy  against  whom  weapons  were  of 
no  avail?  ...  To  this  man  I have  now  bequeathed  agony  of  mind,  jealousy, 
despair,  and  sudden  death  itself.  Such  shall  be  the  lot  of  Allan  of  the  Red- 
hand,  when  he  learns  that  Annot  weds  Menteith ; and  I ask  no  more  than  the 
certainty  that  it  is  so,  to  sweeten  my  own  bloody  end  by  his  hand.”  Cli.  xxii. 
Ch.  xiii,  xiv,  xvi,  xvii,  xix,  xxi,  xxii.  See  Allan  M‘Aulay. 

M‘Ilduy.  Chief  of  the  Camerons,  and  guide  to  Montrose.  Ch. 
xviii. 

M‘Lean,  Sir  Hector.  A Highland  chief  in  Montrose’s  army.  Ch. 
vi,  vii. 

M‘Vourigh.  A Highland  chief  in  Montrose’s  army.  Ch.  xviii. 

Menteith,  Earl  of.  Montrose’s  gallant  young  kinsman.  He  was 
accomplished,  chivalrous  and  efficient  in  camp  and  council.  Mont- 
rose, speaking  of  Annot  Lyle,  says  to  him : 

You  cannot  think  of  injuring  her  — you  cannot  think  of  marrying  her.” 

“My  lord,”  replied  Menteith,  . . . ‘’Annot  Lyle  is  of  unknown  birth  — a 
captive  — the  daughter,  probably,  of  some  obscure  outlaw;  a dependant  upon 
the  hospitality  of  the  M’Aulays.  ...  It  is  utterly  remote  from  my  character  to 
entertain  dishonourable  views  concerning  this  unprotected  female.  ...  If  Annot 
Lyle  were  born  a lady,  she  should  share  my  name  and  rank.”  Ch.  xx. 

Subsequent  developments  discovered  Annot  as  the  daughter  of  the 
Knight  of  Ardenvohr,  and  Menteith  made  her  his  wife.  A wound 
received  from  M‘Aulay  prevented  his  returning  to  the  army. 

He  occupied  a situation  in  the  land  befitting  his  rank,  . . . happy  alike  in 
public  regard  and  in  domestic  affection.  Ch.  xxiii. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  v,  vi,  vii,  ix,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii.  See  Annot  Lyle; 
Allan  M‘Aulay. 

Montrose,  Marquis  of.  James  Graham,  commander  of  the  Royalist 
forces  in  the  Highlands. 

Montrose  possessed  that  sort  of  form  and  face  in  which  the  beholder,  at  first 
glance,  sees  nothing  extraordinary,  but  of  which  the  interest  becomes  more 
impressive  the  longer  we  gaze  upon  them.  His  stature  was  very  little  above  the 
middle  size,  but  in  person  he  was  uncommonly  well  built,  and  capable  of  ex- 
erting great  force,  and  enduring  much  fatigue.  In  fact,  he  enjoyed  a constitution 
of  iron,  without  which  he  could  not  have  sustained  the  trials  of  his  extraordinary 
campaigns,  through  all  of  which  he  subjected  himself  to  the  hardships  of  the 
meanest  soldier.  He  was  perfect  in  all  exercises,  whether  peaceful  or  martial, 
and  possessed,  of  course,  that  graceful  ease  of  deportment  proper  to  those  to 
whom  habit  had  rendered  all  postures  easy.  His  long  brown  hair,  according  to 
the  custom  of  men  of  quality  among  the  Royalists,  was  parted  on  the  top  of  his 
head,  and  trained  to  hang  down  on  each  side  in  curled  locks.  . . . The  features 
which  these  tresses  enclosed,  were  of  the  kind  which  derive  their  interest  from 
the  character  of  the  man,  rather  than  the  regularity  of  their  form.  But  a high 


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nose,  a full,  decided,  well  opened,  quick  grey  eye,  and  a sanguine  complexion, 
made  amends  for  some  coarseness  and  irregularity  in  the  subordinate  parts  of 
the  face ; so  that,  altogether,  Montrose  might  be  termed  rather  a handsome, 
than  a hard-featured  man.  But  those  who  saw  him  when  his  soul  looked 
through  those  eyes  with  all  the  energy  and  lire  of  genius  — those  who  heard 
him  speak  with  the  authority  of  talent,  and  the  eloquence  of  nature,  were  im- 
pressed with  an  opinion,  even  of  his  external  form,  more  enthusiastically  favour- 
able  than  the  portraits  which  still  survive  would  entitle  us  to  ascribe  to  it.  Ch. 
viii. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxii,  xxiii. 

Musgrave,  Sir  Giles.  An  Englishman  in  Montrose’s  army.  Ch. 
iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  xvii. 

Neal.  A gentleman  in  attendance  upon  Argyle.  Ch.  xii. 

Seaforth,  Earl  of.  A general  in  the  Covenanter’s  service.  Ch. 
xvii,  xix. 

Sibbald.  Lord  Menteith’s  attendant.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi. 

Strachan,  Hannah.  Dalgetty’s  wife ; a Covenanter’s  elderly 
widow,  through  marriage  with  whom  Dalgetty  regains  his  paternal 
estate  of  Drumthwacket.  Ch.  xxiii.  See  Dalgetty. 

Urrie,  Sir  John.  An  officer  in  the  Covenanter’s  army. 

A soldier  of  fortune  . . . who  had  changed  sides  twice  during  the  Civil  War, 
and  was  destined  to  turn  a third  time  before  it  was  ended.  Ch.  xvii. 

Ch.  xvii,  xviii. 

Vich  Alister  More.  A Highland  Chief  in  Montrose’s  army,  and 
representative  of  the  Lord  of  the  Isles.  Ch.  vi,  vii. 

Wisheart,  Dr.  Montrose’s  military  chaplain.  Ch.  xx.  ^Intro- 
duction (1830). 


SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1830).  I.  Political  situation  of  Scotland.  II.  Dalgetty  relates  his 
adventures  to  Menteith.  III.  Dalgetty  upon  the  political  complications.  IV.  Darn- 
linvarach  Castle  — Dalgetty  and  Anderson  change  places— Allan's  settlement  of 
his  brother's  wager.  V.  Overtures  to  the  Rittmaster  —Allan  M*Aulay's  history. 
VI.  Coming  events  cast  their  shadows  before— Annot  Lyle— Allan’s  prophecy 
about  Menteith’s  death.  VII.  The  muster  — Menteith’s  speech  — “ Who  shall  com- 
mand?”— Montrose’s  commission.  VIII.  James  Graham,  Marquis  of  Montrose  — 
Dalgetty  appointed  plenipotentiary  to  Argyle  — Sir  Duncan  Campbell  — Solicitude 
for  Gustavirs.  IX.  Sir  Duncan  laments  the  situation —Annot’s  song.  X.  Angus’ 
message  to  Sir  Duncan — The  knight  and  Dalgetty  proceed  on  their  journey— Ar- 
denvohr  Castle.  XI.  Dalgetty  resumes  his  journey.  XII.  Inverary  — Dalgetty  in 
an  official  capacity  before  the  Marquis  of  Argyle  — The  arrest.  XIII.  Dalgetty  and 
his  fellow  captive,  Randal  MacEagh  — Murdock  Campbell  —The  escape.  XIV.  Dal- 
getty and  Graneangowl  — The  “ Children  of  the  Mist”  — The  pursuit  — Dalgetty 
wounded.  XV.  Military  movements.  XVI.  Feud  between  Montrose  and  Argyle 
— Montrose  holds  privy  council  with  Dalgetty.  XVII.  Randal  and  Allan  — The 


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active  and  enterprising  genius  of  the  great  Marquis.  XVIII.  Preparations  for 
battle.  XIX.  Montrose’s  victory —**  Dare  not  to  come  between  the  tiger  and  his 
prey  ’’—Sir  Dugald —Allan's  mission  — Argyle  sails  down  the  lake  after  his  great 
disaster.  XX.  Loyalty’s  reward  — Social  education  of  a horse  — Montrose  con- 
verses with  his  kinsman  about  Annot  Lyle— Allan’s  declaration  and  warning. 
XXI.  Randal  confesses  that  Annot  is  the  daughter  of  the  wounded  knight  of  Ar- 
denvohr.  XXII.  Randal’s  dying  commands  to  Kenneth  — Betrothal  of  the  Earl  of 
Menteith  and  Annot  Lyle.  XXIII.  The  wedding-day  — k*  Then  be  the  vision  accom- 
plished ’’—The  wounded  bridegroom  —Allan  M’Aulay’s  fate  — The  lovers  united  — 
Subsequent  history  of  Sir  Dugald  Dalgetty. 


COUOT  ROBERT  OF  PARIS. 

A ROMANCE. 


ARGUMENT. 

COUNT  ROBERT  OF  PARIS  relates  to  the  period  when  the 
Crusaders,  under  Godfrey  of  Bouillon,  were  before  Constanti- 
nople, during*  the  reign  of  Alexius  Comnenus,  Emperor  of  Greece. 

In  the  two  last  novels  written  by  this  mighty  creator,  “ Count  Robert  of  Paris ,” 
and  “ Castle  Dangerous  f we  see,  with  pity  and  respect,  the  last  runnings  of  this 
bright  and  abundant  fountain,  soon  to  be  choked  up  forever.  The  scenes  and  de- 
scriptions  have  the  air  of  being  painfully  worked  up  from  books,  the  characters  are 
conventional  and  without  individuality,  the  dialogues  are  long  and  pointless,  and 
nothing  remains  of  the  great  master’s  manner  but  that  free,  honest  and  noble  spirit 
of  thought  and  feeling  which  never  desert  him.  Shaw's  English  Literature. 

Mr.  Cleisbotham  found  Mr.  Pattieson’s  last  novels,  “ Count  Robert 
of  Paris  ” and  “ Castle  Dangerous ,”  in  an  imperfect  condition,  and 
allowed  the  author’s  seedy  and  swaggering  brother,  Paul,  to  assist 
him  in  his  school,  and  to  revise  the  manuscripts.  His  wife,  in  vain, 
warned  him  against  Paul,  and  Mr.  Cleisbotham  found,  to  his  chagrin, 
that  Paul  had  had  the  inaccurate  manuscripts  published  to  his  own 
advantage. 

Agatha.  See  Bertha. 

Agelastes,  Michael.  An  influential  courtier  and  wily  conspirator. 
He  assumed  to  be  a sage  philosopher  and  court- wit,  and  while  seem- 
ing to  favor  the  pretensions  of  others,  he  secretly  and  subtly  plotted 
to  be  Emperor  and  the  husband  of  Anna  Comnena. 

One  goodly  old  man,  named  Michael  Agelastes,  big,  burly,  and  dressed  like 
an  ancient  Cynic  philosopher,  was  distinguished  by  assuming,  in  a great  meas- 
ure, the  ragged  garb  and  mad  bearing  of  that  sect,  and  by  his  inflexible  practice 
of  the  strictest  ceremonies  exigible  by  the  imperial  family.  He  was  known  by 
an  affectation  of  cynical  principle  and  language,  and  of  republican  philosophy, 
strangely  contradicted  by  his  practical  deference  to  the  great.  It  was  wonder- 
ful how  long  this  man,  now  sixty  years  old  and  upwards,  disdained  to  avail  him- 
self of  the  accustomed  privilege  of  leaning  or  supporting  his  limbs,  and  with 
what  regularity  he  maintained  either  the  standing  posture  or  that  of  absolute 


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kneeling;  but  the  first  was  so  much  his  usual  attitude  that  he  acquired  among 
his  court  friends  the  name  of  Elephas,  or  the  Elephant,  because  the  ancients 
had  an  idea  that  the  half-reasoning  animal,  as  it  is  called,  has  joints  incapable  of 
kneeling  down.  Ch.  iii. 

Agelastes  was  privately  a scoffer  and  voluptuary,  and  in  his  Cyth- 
erean  Gardens  pandered  to  the  vices  of  his  friends.  The  Emperor’s 
vengeance  was  anticipated  by  Agelastes’  singular  death.  He  acci- 
dentally struck  the  wounded  paw  of  the  Ourang  Outang,  Sylvanus, 
who,  in  return,  strangled  the  philosopher  to  death. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvii,  xviii,  xxiv,  xxv, 
xxxiii.  See  Anna  Comnena ; Sylvanus. 

Alexius  Comnenus.  Emperor  of  Greece. 

Alexius  Comnenus  was  in  the  condition  of  a monarch  who  rather  derives  con- 
sequence from  the  wealth  and  importance  of  his  predecessors,  and  the  great 
extent  of  their  original  dominions,  than  from  what  remnants  of  fortune  had  de- 
scended to  the  present  generation.  ...  If,  therefore,  Alexius  Comnenus  was, 
during  his  anxious  seat  upon  the  throne  of  the  east,  reduced  to  use  a base  and 
truckling  course  of  policy  — if  he  was  sometimes  reluctant  to  fight  when  he  had 
a conscious  doubt  of  the  valour  of  his  troops  — if  he  commonly  employed  cun- 
ning and  dissimulation  instead  of  wisdom,  and  perfidy  instead  of  courage,  his 
expedients  were  the  disgrace  of  his  age,  rather  than  his  own.  . . . That  the 
Greek  court  was  encumbered  with  unmeaning  ceremonies,  in  order  to  nlake 
amends  for  the  want  of  that  veneration  which  ought  to  have  been  called  forth  by 
real  worth  and  the  presence  of  actual  power,  was  not  the  particular  fault  of  that 
prince,  but  belonged  to  the  system  of  the  government  of  Constantinople  for 
ages ; . . . and  . . . had  he  not  been  called  on  to  fill  the  station  of  a monarch, 
who  was  under  the  necessity  of  making  himself  dreaded,  as  one  who  was  ex- 
posed to  all  manner  of  conspiracies,  both  in  and  out  of  his  own  family,  he  might, 
in  all  probability,  have  been  regarded  as  an  honest  and  humane  prince.  . . . 
Alexius  had  his  full  share  of  the  superstition  of  the  age,  which  he  covered  with 
a species  of  hypocrisy.  ...  He  took  also  a deep  interest  in  all  matters  affecting 
the  Church,  . . . and  the  duty  of  defending  religion  against  schismatics  was,  in 
his  opinion,  . . . peremptorily  demanded  from  him.  Ch.  i. 

Ch.  i,  iii,  iv,  v,  vii,  ix,  xiii,  xiv,  xxi,  xxiv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxx, 
xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv.  See  Agelastes;  Briennius;  Achilles 
Tatius. 

Anna  Comnena.  The  Emperor’s  fair  daughter,  who  wrote  his  his- 
tory, the  Alexiacl.  She  was  admired  by  her  parents,  but  somewhat 
neglected  by  her  beloved  husband,  Nicephorus  Briennius.  Though 
gentle  and  generous,  she  was  jealous  of  her  dignity  as  a princess 
and  authoress. 

Princess  Anna  Comnena,  known  to  our  times  by  the  literary  talents,  which 
recorded  the  history  of  her  father's  reign.  She  was  seated,  the  queen  and  sov- 
ereign of  a literary  circle,  such  as  an  imperial  princess,  porphyrogenita , or  born 
in  the  sacred  purple  chamber  itself,  could  assemble  in  those  days.  . . . The  lit- 
erary Princess  herself  had  the  bright  eyes,  straight  features,  and  comely  and 


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pleasing  manners,  which  all  would  have  allowed  to  the  Emperor’s  daughter,  even 
if  she  could  not  have  been,  with  severe  truth,  said  to  have  possessed  them.  . . . 
A table  before  her  was  loaded  with  books,  plants,  herbs  and  drawings.  She  sat 
on  a slight  elevation,  and  those  who  enjoyed  the  intimacy  of  the  Princess,  or  to 
whom  she  wished  to  speak  in  particular,  were  allowed,  during  such  sublime  col- 
loquy, to  rest  their  knees  on  the  little  dais,  or  elevated  place,  where  her  chair 
found  its  station,  in  a posture  half  standing,  half  kneeling.  Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  xiii,  xiv,  xxi,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxxi,  xxxiv.  See  Alexius 
COMNENUS;  BrIENNIUS;  IRENE. 

Aspramonte,  Knight  and  Lady  of.  The  Countess  of  Brenhilda’s 
doating,  but  bigoted,  parents.  Ch.  x,  xx.  See  Bertha;  Bren- 

HILDA. 

Astarte.  A white-robed  slave  to  Anna  Comnena,  and  companion  to 
Violante. 

Female  slaves,  in  a word,  who  reposed  themselves  on  their  knees  on  cush- 
ions, when  their  assistance  was  not  wanted  as  a species  of  living  book-desks,  to 
support  and  extend  the  parchment  rolls,  on  which  the  Princess  recorded  her 
own  wisdom,  or  from  which  she  quoted  that  of  others.  . . . Astarte  was  . . . 
distinguished  as  a caligrapher,  or  beautiful  writer  of  various  alphabets  and  lan- 
guages. Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  iii,  xxvi.  See  Anna  Comnena. 

Baldwin,  Count.  A Crusader  and  brother  to  Godfrey  of  Bouillon. 
Ch.  ix. 

Bertha.  Hereward’s  handsome  betrothed,  and  the  Countess  Bren- 
hilda’s  efficient  squire  and  trusted  friend.  During  the  Norman 
Conquest,  the  Saxon  Bertha  and  her  mother,  Ulric,  became  the 
prisoners  of  the  Knight  of  Aspramonte,  and  inmates  of  his  Nor- 
mandy castle.  His  lady  believed  the  Saxons  were  not  Christians, 
and  insisted  that  they  should  be  rebaptized  and  assume  other 
names.  Ulric  consented  to  this,  and  was  baptized  Martha.  Bren- 
hilda  sided  with  Bertha,  who  was  thus  enabled  to  retain  her  own 
name,  but  who  consented  to  be  called  Agatha  while  with  her  Nor- 
man protectress.  In  Constantinople  she  met  Hereward  again.  She 
followed  Brenhilda  to  Jerusalem,  and  after  the  Crusade  was  married 
to  Hereward.  Ch.  xiii,  xv,  xviii,  xx,  xxiii,  xxv,  xxxiii,  xxxiv.  See 
Brenhilda;  Hereward. 

Bohemond.  Prince  and  Count  of  Tarentum.  A Crusader  and  wily 
Norman- Italian.  He  was  an  able  soldier,  but  ambitious  and  ava- 
ricious. Through  large  bribes  the  Emperor  made  an  ally  of  him. 
Ch,  v,  vii,  ix,  xiv,  xxiii.  See  Advertisement  (1833). 

Brenhilda,  Countess.  The  indulged  daughter  of  the  Knight  and 
Lady  of  Aspramonte,  and  the  Amazonian,  but  loving,  wife  of  Count 
Robert  of  Paris.  She  early  followed  the  pursuit  of  arms,  and  was 


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vanquished  in  the  lists  by  Robert  of  Paris,  to  whom  she  was  soon 
happily  married.  She  joined  the  Crusade  with  her  husband,  and 
mounted  the  walls  of  Jerusalem.  She  was  a large  and  handsome 
woman,  and  while  at  Constantinople  was  persecuted  and  endan- 
gered by  the  suit  of  the  enamored  Caesar.  Her  toilet  at  an  imperial 
reception  is  thus  described : 

The  upper  part  of  her  dress  consisted  of  more  than  one  tunic,  sitting  close  to 
the  body,  while  a skirt,  descending  from  the  girdle,  and  reaching  to  the  ankles, 
embroidered  elegantly  but  richly,  completed  an  attire  which  a lady  might  have 
worn  in  much  more  modern  times.  Her  tresses  were  covered  with  a light  steel 
head-piece,  though  some  of  them,  escaping,  played  around  her  face,  and  gave 
relief  to  those  handsome  features  which  might  otherwise  have  seemed  too 
formal,  if  closed  entirely  in  the  verge  of  steel.  Over  these  under-garments  was 
flung  a rich  velvet  cloak  of  a deep-green  colour,  descending  from  the  head,  where 
a species  of  hood  was  loosely  adjusted  over  the  helmet,  deeply  laced  upon  its 
verges  and  seams,  and  so  long  as  to  sweep  the  ground  behind.  A dagger  of  rich 
materials  ornamented  a girdle  of  curious  goldsmith’s  work,  and  was  the  only 
offensive  weapon  which  . . . she  bore  upon  this  occasion.  Ch.  xiv. 

Ch.  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xviii,  xx,  xxv,  xxxiii,  xxxiv.  See  Bri- 
ennius;  Robert  of  Paris. 

Briennius,  Nicephorus.  Anna  Comnena’s  handsome,  but  indif- 
ferent, husband.  He  was  the  Caesar,  or  officer  second  in  rank  to 
the  Emperor.  He  was  haughty  and  ambitious,  and  conspired  to 
make  himself  Emperor.  Being  confident  of  his  powers  of  fascina- 
tion, he  tarried  on  the  eve  of  revolution  to  woo  the  Countess  Bren- 
hilda.  Athough  unfaithful  as  a subject  and  husband,  he  had  the 
address  to  obtain  the  intercession  of  his  wife  and  the  Empress,  so 
Alexius  pardoned  him  while  Nicephorus  was  on  his  way  to  execu- 
tion. Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  xiii,  xiv,  xvii,  xviii,  xx,  xxvi,  xxxi,  xxxiii,  xxxiv. 
See  Advertisement  (1833);  Anna  Comnena;  Brenhilda. 

Cantacuzene,  Michael.  The  grand  sewer.  Ch.  xiv. 

Castor,  Stephanos.  A celebrated  wrestler.  He  had  a magnificent 
form,  but  clownish  features,  and  was  a jealous  and  surly  conspira- 
tor. Ch.  ii,  xxii,  xxix,  xxxiii. 

Cory  don.  A shoemaker  of  Constantinople.  Ch.  xxxiii. 

Demetrius.  A gossipy  politician  of  Constantinople.  Ch.  ii,  xxii, 
xxix. 

Diogenes.  Agelastes’  negro  slave,  and  the  trusted  agent  of  his 
master’s  nefarious  schemes.  He  learned  from  Agelastes  many  “ af- 
fected quirks  of  philosophy.”  Ch.  vii,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvii.  See 
Agelastes. 

Douban.  An  aged  royal  slave  and  skillful  physician.  Ch.  xxvi, 
xx  vii,  xxviii. 


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Ill 


Edric.  Hereward’s  attendant.  Ch.  xx. 

Engelbrecht.  A sentinel  at  the  Varangian  barracks.  Ch.  xxii. 

Ernest  of  Otranto.  Prince  Tancred’s  handsome  and  courteous 
Italian  page.  Ch.  xxiii,  xxix. 

Godfrey.  Duke  of  Bouillon  and  Lower  Lorraine.  The  honorable, 
respected  and  efficient  leader  of  the  first  Crusade;  afterward  King 
of  Jerusalem.  Ch.  v,  ix,  xxiii. 

Grand  Domestic.  The  Emperor’s  prime  minister.  Ch.  vii. 

Harpax.  A conspiring  and  thievish  Centurion  of  the  Immortals. 
Ch.  ii,  xxix,  xxxiii. 

Here  ward.  A member  of  the  Varangian  Guard.  He  had  left  Eng- 
land after  the  Norman  Conquest,  and  was  a handsome,  brave  and 
incorruptible  soldier.  Here  ward  the  Saxon  was  trusted  by  his  com- 
mander and  the  Emperor,  cherished  by  his  comrades  and  admired 
by  Anna  Comnena.  He  was  blunt  and  frank,  but  self-controlled, 
thoughtful  and  alert.  He  fought  with  his  friend,  Robert  of  Paris, 
for  affronting  the  Emperor,  but  neither  of  the  combatants  would 
acknowledge  a victory  over  the  other.  Hereward  refused  all  the 
Emperor’s  offers  of  preferment,  and  followed  Count  Robert  to  Pal- 
estine. Through  the  Count’s  influence  a portion  of  his  English 
property  was  restored  to  Hereward  and  his  bride,  Bertha.  Ch.  i,  ii, 
iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  xiii,  xvi,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxvi, 
xxvii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv.  See  Anna  Comnena;  Bertha;  Robert  of 
Parts. 

Irene,  Empress.  The  aged  and  stately  wife  of  Alexius  Comnenus. 
She  exerted  a powerful  influence  over  her  husband,  although  she 
secretly  hated  his  hypocrisy.  She  worshiped  her  accomplished 
daughter,  Anna  Comnena,  and  said  to  her  in  respect  to  the  treason 
and  unfaithfulness  of  her  husband: 

“ These  men,  Anna,  would  tear  asunder  without  scruple  the  tenderest  ties  of 
affection,  the  whole  structure  of  domestic  felicity,  in  which  lies  a woman’s 
cares,  her  joy,  her  pain,  her  love  and  her  despair.  . . . The  conduct  of  thy  hus- 
band has  been  wrong,  most  cruelly  wrong;  but,  Anna,  he  is  a man,  and  in  call- 
ing him  such,  I lay  to  his  charge  as  natural  frailties,  thoughtless  treachery, 
wanton  infidelity,  and  every  species  of  folly  and  inconsistency  to  which  his  race 
is  subject.  You  ought  not,  therefore,  to  think  of  his  faults,  unless  it  be  to  for- 
give them.  Ch.  xxvi.” 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  xiii,  xiv,  xxi,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxxi,  xxxiv.  See  Advertise- 
ment (1833);  Alexius  Comnenus;  Anna  Comnena;  Nicephorus 
Brtennius. 

Ismail  the  Infidel.  A Moslem  soldier,  and  robber  of  the  Immortal 
Guard.  Ch.  ii. 


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Lascaris.  A citizen  of  Constantinople.  Ch.  ii,  xxix. 

Lysimachus.  A conspirator  and  obsequious  designer.  Ch.  ii,  xxii, 

xxix. 

Marcian.  Armorer  to  Robert  of  Paris.  Ch.  xiii,  xv. 

Martha.  Bertha’s  mother.  Ch.  xx.  See  Bertha. 

Narse.  A royal  slave.  Ch.  viii. 

Nicanor.  The  Protospcithaire ; the  First  Swordsman,  or  General-in- 
Chief  of  the  imperial  army.  He  was  at  variance  with  Achilles 
Tatius.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  vii,  xxx,  xxxii.  See  Achilles  Tatius. 

Osmund.  A trusty  and  veteran  soldier.  Ch.  xxiii,  xxiv. 

Peter  the  Hermit.  An  influential  but  fanatical  Crusader.  Ch.  v, 
xxiii. 

Phraortes.  A Grecian  admiral,  who  died  amidst  the  flames  of  his 
squadron,  through  the  mismanagement  of  Greek  fire.  Ch.  xxix, 

xxx. 

Polydore.  A Crusader.  Ch.  xxiii. 

Raymond  of  Toulouse.  A Crusader,  and  a venerable  French 
nobleman  and  distinguished  soldier.  Ch.  ix,  xiii,  xxiii. 

Robert  of  Paris,  Count.  A French  Crusader  of  the  blood  of  Char- 
lemagne. He  was  the  favorite  of  the  army,  and  one  of  the  most 
reckless  and  famous  knight- errants  of  his  time.  He  wore  very  rich 
armor,  and  was  haughty,  handsome  and  generous,  but  governed  by 
an  enthusiasm  for  chivalry  and  adventure. 

So  passionate  a Rodomont  is  Count  Robert  that  he  would  rather  risk  the  suc- 
cess of  the  whole  expedition,  than  omit  an  opportunity  of  meeting  an  antagonist 
en  champ-clos , or  lose,  as  he  terms  it,  a chance  of  worshipping  Our  Lady  of  the 
Broken  Lances.  Ch.  ix. 

While  Alexius  Comnenus  was  receiving  the  Crusaders’  vows  of 
fealty,  Robert  of  Paris  boldly  seated  himself  on  the  Emperor’s  throne. 
Alexius  did  not  forget  this  affront,  and  the  stay  of  the  Count  and 
Countess  of  Paris  in  Constantinople  was  very  perilous.  The  Count 
was  treacherously  separated  from  his  wife,  and  confined  in  a dun- 
geon with  a tiger,  whom  he  slew,  and  in  the  face  of  danger  gained 
his  liberty  and  recovered  his  wife. 

There  is  very  little  doubt  that  the  Count  Robert  of  Paris,  whose  audacity  in 
seating  himself  on  the  throne  of  the  Emperor,  gives  a peculiar  interest  to  his 
character,  was  in  fact  a person  of  the  highest  rank;  being  no  other,  as  has  been 
conjectured  by  the  learned  Du  Change,  than  an  ancestor  of  the  house  of  Bour- 
bon, which  has  so  long  given  kings  to  France.  He  was  a successor,  it  has  been 
conceived,  of  the  Counts  of  Paris,  by  whom  the  city  was  valiantly  defended 
against  the  Normans,  and  an  ancestor  of  Hugh  Capet.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

See  Advertisement  (1833).  Ch.  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi, 
xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv.  See  Brenhilda. 


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Sebastes  of  Mitylene.  A robber  and  assassin  of  the  Immortal 
Guard,  killed  by  the  Count  of  Paris  in  the  latter’s  escape  from 
prison.  Ch.  ii,  xvi.  See  Robert  of  Paris. 

Sylvanus.  A large  and  powerful  Ourang-Outang  belonging  to  the 
imperial  menagerie.  He  was  trained  by  the  soldiers  to  act  as 
warder  of  the  Blacquernal  dungeons.  Ch.  xvi,  xix,  xxv,  xxxiii. 
See  Agelastes. 

Tancred.  Prince  of  Otranto.  A noble  young  Crusader,  remarkable 
for  his  personal  beauty.  Ch.  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxii,  xxxiii. 

Tatius,  Achilles.  Commander  of  the  Varangians.  The  Acolyte  or 
Follower,  whose  duty  required  his  constant  attendance  upon  the 
Emperor.  He  was  a cowardly  and  conceited  Greek,  who  considered 
himself  an  adept  in  politics,  and  conspired  for  the  imperial  crown. 
The  Emperor,  for  state  reasons,  spared  his  life  and  retained  his 
services.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,.  x,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xxii, 
xxx,  xxxii,  xxxiii. 

The  Logothe.  Chancellor  of  The  Empire.  Ch.  vii. 

The  Sebastocrator  or  Protosebastos.  An  official  next  in  rank 
to  the  Emperor.  See  Advertisement  (1833).  Ch.  v,  ix. 

Toxartis.  A Scythian  soldier  and  marauder,  who  was  killed  by  the 
Countess  of  Brenhilda,  whom  he  had  insulted.  Ch.  xi-xiii.  See 
Countess  Brenhilda. 

Ursel,  Zedekias.  An  able  and  popular  rival,  whom  Alexius  im- 
prisoned for  three  years.  He  was  led  to  believe  he  had  lost  his  eye- 
sight, but  performed  prodigious  labor  in  cutting  through  the  grooves 
which  held  the  iron  bolts  of  his  dungeon.  He  was  restored  to  lib- 
erty and  health  on  conditions  of  assisting  the  Emperor  through  a 
political  crisis.  In  return  for  his  services  he  obtained  permission  to 
retire  to  a monastery.  Ursel  said: 

“ Let  me  find  my  way  to  the  grave  unnoticed,  unconstrained,  at  liberty,  in 
possession  of  my  dim  and  disused  organs  of  sight,  and  above  all,  at  peace.”  Ch. 
xxviii. 

Ch.  xv,  xxi,  xxiv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxxii.  See  Alexius  Comnenus. 

Vermandois,  Hugh  the  Great,  Count  of.  A Crusader,  and 
brother  to  the  King  of  France.  Ch.  v,  ix,  xxiii. 

Vexhelia.  Brenhilda’s  attendant  and  Osmund’s  wife.  Ch.  xxv. 

Violante.  A slave  to  Anna  Comnena,  and  an  accomplished  vocal 
and  instrumental  musician.  She  was  called  the  Muse.  Ch.  iii-xxvi. 
See  Astarte. 

Zosimus.  The  aged  and  bigoted  Patriarch  of  the  Greek  Church. 
He  extorted  large  advantages  from  Alexius,  in  consideration  of  the 
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Church’s  support  of  the  staggering  throne,  and  the  Patriarch’s 
absolution  of  the  imperial  sinner.  He  especially  denunciated 
That  irregular  and  most  damnable  error  which  prolongs,  in  western  churches, 
the  nether  limb  of  that  most  holy  emblem.  Ch.  vii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vii,  ix,  xxiv,  xxxi.  See  Alexius  Comnenus. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Advertisement  (1833).  Introductory  address  by  Jedediah  Cleisbotham.  I.  Con- 
stantinople —The  Emperor  Alexius  Comnenus.  II.  The  sleeping  Varangian  at  the 
Golden  Gate —The  Varangian  Guard  — Hereward  thwarts  a murderous  assault  — 
Achilles  Tatius,  chief  of  the  Varangians,  explains  to  the  Saxon  the  meshes  of 
Grecian  policy.  III.  Achilles  and  Hereward  at  the  palace  of  the  Blacquernal— The 
Emperor's  daughter,  Anna  Comnena,  and  her  literary  circle  —The  Emperor  and 
the  Varangian  — Hereward  is  requested  to  attend  the  reading  of  the  account  of  the 
affray  before  Laodicea,  and  to  give  the  authoress  any  desired  information.  IV. 
The  Princess  reads  her  description  of  The  Retreat  before  Laodicea  — Effect  of  the 
narrative  on  Hereward  — Arrival  of  Anna  Comnena's  husband,  the  Caesar  Niceph- 
orus  Briennius.  V.  The  Caesar  informs  the  Emperor  of  the  approach  of  the 
Crusaders.  VI.  Achilles  Tatius  desires  the  acute  Hereward  to  observe  the  philos- 
opher, Agelastes.  VII.  The  Emperor  announces  to  his  Council  his  policy  in 
respect  to  the  approaching  Crusaders —The  weary  Hereward  is  conducted  to 
Agelastes  by  the  negro,  Diogenes.  VIII.  Agelastes  fails  to  influence  Hereward 
through  flattery  or  superstition  — Agelastes  and  Achilles  Tatius  — Hereward’s 
opinion  of  the  philosopher.  IX.  The  Counts  of  the  Crusade  acknowledge  the  wily 
Emperor  as  their  Suzerain  — Robert  of  Paris  seats  himself  on  the  Emperor’s 
throne  — Alexius  and  the  haughty  Frank  — Raymond  of  Toulouse  and  Godfrey  of 
Bouillon  discuss  Count  Robert  of  Paris  and  his  Amazonian  wife,  Brenhilda.  X. 
The  martial  but  loving  couple  are  entertained  by  Agelastes  with  the  story  of  the 
enchanted  Princess  of  Zulichium.  XI.  The  Countess  Brenhilda  slays  the  insulting 
Scythian  — Agelastes’  summer  residence.  XII.  The  wondering  Franks  in  Age- 
lastes’ luxurious  apartments  — Preparations  for  the  banquet.  XIII.  Agelastes 
receives  his  royal  guests  — Condescension  of  the  Imperial  family  toward  the  Count 
and  his  Lady— The  banquet  — Hereward,  resenting  the  Count’s  affront  to  the 
Emperor,  challenges  him  — Agelastes  promises  to  tame  the  Franks.  XIV.  Alexius 
and  the  would-be  Emperor  Agelastes  distrust  each  other  — Count  Robert  and  Lady 
prepare  for  the  Imperial  audience  —The  Count  disables  the  wooden  lion  — Count 
Robert,  heedless  of  Bohemond’s  warning,  drinks  the  drugged  wine  — The  munifi- 
cent Emperor.  XV.  Count  Robert  and  the  tiger  — Count  Robert  visits  Ursel’s 
dungeon.  XVI.  The  Count  and  the  grateful  Ourang-Outang  — Hereward  and  the 
escaped  Count  start  in  quest  of  Brenhilda.  XVII.  The  Conspirators  — Agelastes 
admits  the  Caesar  to  the  Cytherean  Garden-house,  where  Brenhilda  has  been 
decoyed.  XVIII.  Hereward  acquaints  the  Count  with  the  conspiracy,  and  con- 
ducts him  to  the  Cytherean  Gardens,  where  they  assure  themselves  of  Brenhilda's 
danger  from  the  suit  of  the  enamored  Caesar— The  Lady’s  challenge.  XIX.  Here- 
ward leaves  his  anxious  and  hungry  companion  at  the  Varangian  barracks  — A 
female  shriek.  XX.  Reunion  of  the  long  separated  lovers,  Hereward  and  Bertha  — 
They  advise  together  — Hereward  relieves  the  Count’s  hunger — Consultation. 
XXL  Alexius  announces  to  his  wife  and  daughter  the  Ctesar’s  unfaithfulness  as  a 
subject  and  a husband— The  Emperor  confides  in  Hereward.  XXII.  Announce- 


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ment  of  an  approaching  combat  between  the  Ctesar  and  Count  Robert.  XXIII.  At 
Hereward's  request,  Bertha  seeks  the  Crusaders’  camp  in  Count  Robert’s  behalf-- 
The  Crusaders’  method  of  evading  the  oath,  “ never  to  turn  back  on  the  sacred 
journey.”  XXIV.  Anxiety  of  the  Greeks  concerning  the  return  of  the  Crusaders— 
The  Emperor  and  Agelastes  exchange  mutual  warnings  —The  conscience-stricken 
Alexius  seeks  the  Patriarch  as  a father  confessor,  and  negotiates  for  the  favor  and 
forgiveness  of  the  Church.  XXV.  The  subtle  Agelastes  converses  with  Bren- 
hilda  — Agelastes  strangled  to  death  by  the  Ourang-Outang  — The  pious  Countess. 
XXVI.  “ I will  live  and  die  an  Emperor  Alexius  informs  his  daughter  that  the 
Ctesar  is  doomed,  and  that  she  must  marry  Ursel,  to  whose  dungeon  he  conducts 
her  — Anna  Comnena  and  Hereward  — The  Empress  induces  her  daughter  to  inter- 
cede for  the  Ciesar— The  Princess  and  her  husband.  XXVII.  The  Emperor  and 
the  physician  endeavor  to  revive  Ursel.  XXVIII.  The  view  from  the  palace  roof— 
Ursel  agrees  to  support  the  Emperor  in  the  anticipated  crisis,  and  asks,  in  return, 
to  be  allowed  to  retire  to  a monastery.  XXIX.  The  multitude  throng  to  the  lists — 
The  discharge  of  Greek  fire,  and  its  disastrous  effects  to  the  admiral’s  vessel. 
XXX.  Tancred’s  undisturbed  landing  — Achilles  Tatius  realizes  that  the  conspir- 
acy has  been  thwarted.  XXXI.  Intercessions  for  the  Caesar— The  Emperor  par- 
dons Briennius  in  the  hall  of  judgment  — Anna  Comnena's  moody  reflections. 
XXXII.  The  Emperor’s  precautions  — Reconciling  effect  of  Ursel’s  presence  and 
speech.  XXXIII.  Friendly  termination  of  the  encounter  between  Hereward  and 
Count  Robert  — Hereward  refuses  the  Emperor’s  favors,  and  decides  to  follow  the 
Count  to  Palestine —The  Ourang-Outang  again— The  events  of  the  day  discussed— 
Count  Robert’s  prudence  at  the  Emperor’s  banquet.  XXXIV.  Marriage  of  Bertha 
and  Hereward  after  the  Crusade  — Anna  Comnena's  account  of  the  fate  of  the 
Emperor  Alexius  Comnenus — Count  Robert's  distinguished  ancestors  and  descend- 
ants—The  Countess  Brenhilda  mounts  the  walls  of  Jerusalem  — Return  of  the 
wounded  and  renowned  Count  Robert  of  Paris  to  France  —William  Rufus’  grant  to 
Hereward. 


CASTLE  DANGEROUS.* 

A ROMANCE. 


1 Hosts  have  been  known  at  that  dread  sound  to  yield. 

And,  Douglas  dead,  his  name  hath  won  the  field.” 

John  Home. 


ARGUMENT. 

THIS  romance  is  laid  in  the  fourteenth  century,  during  the  wars 
between  Edward  I,  of  England,  and  Bruce,  of  Scotland.  It 
relates  to  the  Black  Douglas  and  his  Castle: 

A place  so  often  won  back  by  its  ancient  lords,  and  with  such  circumstances  of 
valour  and  cruelty,  that  it  bears  in  England  the  name  of  “ The  Dangerous  Castle.” 
Ch.  iii.  

Anthony.  A rough  English  archer.  Ch.  ii,  vii. 

Augustine.  See  Lady  Augusta  de  Berkely. 

Bend-the-Bow.  A civil  English  archer,  Ch.  ii,  vii. 

Berkely,  Lady  Augusta  de.  A beautiful  English  heiress,  who 
promised  to  marry  her  lover,  Sir  John  De  Walton,  if  he  should  hold 
Castle  Douglas  for  a year  and  a day.  She  became  alarmed  for  his 
safety,  and  came  in  the  vicinity  of  the  Castle,  in  masculine  disguise, 
under  the  name  of  Augustine,  and  represented  herself  as  the  son  of 
her  companion,  the  old  minstrel,  Bertram.  She  says  to  a friend: 

“ I determined  to  take  such  measures  in  respect  to  shortening  the  term  of  his 
trial,  or  otherwise,  as  a sight  of  Douglas  Castle,  and  — why  should  I deny  it?  — 
of  Sir  John  De  Walton,  might  suggest.”  Ch.  xi. 

Her  presence  at  the  Convent  of  St.  Bride  excited  suspicion,  and 
she  was  compelled  to  fly  to  prevent  discovery.  She  became  Douglas’ 
prisoner,  and  he  refused  to  deliver  her  to  De  Walton  unless  the  Cas- 
tle was  surrendered.  Lady  Augusta  witnessed  the  deadly  combat 
between  her  lover  and  the  Douglas,  and  after  De  Walton  was  forced 
to  yield  the  Castle,  she  gave  him  her  “ envied  hand.”  Ch.  i,  ii,  viii, 
ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xix,  xx.  See  De  Walton. 


* See  foot-note  on  page  49. 

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Bertram.  Lady  Augusta  de  Berkely’s  old  and  faithful  minstrel  and 
attendant.  He  was  an  enthusiast  in  his  profession,  and  obtained 
permission  to  study  the  old  lays  in  the  library  of  Douglas  Castle. 
Neither  imprisonment  nor  threats  of  torture  could  influence  him  to 
divulge  his  mistress’  secrets.  Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  viii,  ix,  xiii,  xviii, 
xix.  See  Lady  Augusta  de  Berkely. 

De  Valence,  Sir  Aymer.  Nephew  to  the  Earl  of  Pembroke,  and 
Deputy  Governor  of  Douglas  Castle.  Sir  Aymer  was  under  twenty- 
one,  valiant  and  courteous,  but  jealous  of  his  dignity.  He  had  a 
long  misunderstanding  with  his  Governor,  whose  discipline  gave 
offense  to  the  haughty  youth.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xii, 
xiii,  xiv,  xx.  See  De  Walton. 

De  Walton,  Sir  John.  Governor  of  Douglas  Castle;  a poor  but 
famous  knight,  who  had  engaged  to  keep  the  Castle  a year  and  a 
day  in  consideration  of  the  hand  of  Lady  Augusta  de  Berkely.  He 
was  handsome,  tall,  and  about  thirty.  He  was  naturally  noble  and 
generous,  but  his  perilous  duty  made  him  severe  and  suspicious,  and 
he  unconsciously  persecuted  Lady  Augusta,  who  was  in  disguise  at 
Douglas  Dale,  and  she  fell  into  Douglas’  power,  who  demanded 
Castle  Dangerous  as  her  ransom.  This  De  Walton’s  loyalty  for- 
bade, and  he  engaged  in  a personal  combat  with  his  enemy.  The 
conflict  was  ended  by  a command  from  his  defeated  ally,  the  Earl 
of  Pembroke,  to  surrender  the  Castle.  De  Walton  and  Lady  Au- 
gusta were  soon  married. 

King  Edward  was  greatly  enraged  at  Sir  John  De  Walton  for  having  surren- 
dered the  Castle  of  Douglas.  . . . The  knights  to  whom  he  referred  the  matter 
as  a subject  of  inquiry,  gave  it,  nevertheless,  as  their  opinion  that  De  Walton 
was  void  of  all  censure,  having  discharged  his  duty  in  its  fullest  extent,  till  the 
commands  of  his  superior  officer  obliged  him  to  surrender  Dangerous  Castle. 
Ch.  xx. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvii,  xix,  xx.  See  Lady 
Berkely;  Douglas. 

Dickson,  Charles.  Thomas  Dickson’s  son.  A brave  and  handsome 
adherent  of  Douglas,  who  was  killed  by  De  Walton.  Ch.  ii-xx. 
See  De  Walton;  Dickson;  Douglas. 

Dickson,  Thomas.  A stern  and  faithful  follower  of  Douglas. 
Although  he  hated  the  English,  he  was  compelled  to  entertain  a 
portion  of  their  garrison.  See  Appendix,  Ch.  i,  ii,  ix,  xii,  xx.  See 
Douglas. 

Douglas,  Sir  James.  The  Black  Douglas,  who  devoted  himself  to 
winning  back  his  Castle  Dangerous.  He  sometimes  adopted  the 
disguise  of  a Knight  of  the  Tomb,  and  wore  an  armor  so  painted 


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as  to  resemble  a skeleton.  He  could  be  generous  and  courteous  as 
well  as  subtle  and  redoubted. 

Among  all  the  associates  of  Robert  the  Bruce,  in  his  great  enterprise  of  res- 
cuing Scotland  from  the  power  of  Edward,  the  first  place  is  universally  conceded 
to  James,  the  eighth  Lord  of  Douglas,  to  this  day  venerated  by  his  countrymen 
as  the  “Good  Sir  James.11  ...  In  every  narrative  of  the  Scottish  war  of  inde- 
pendence, a considerable  space  is  devoted  to  those  years  of  perilous  adventure 
and  suffering  which  were  spent  by  the  illustrious  friend  of  Bruce,  in  harassing 
the  English  detachments  successively  occupying  his  paternal  territory,  and  in 
repeated  and  successful  attempts  to  wrest  the  formidable  fortress  of  Douglas 
Castle  itself  from  their  possession.  Int.  (1832). 

Sir  James  Douglas  died 

In  Spain.  20th  August.  1330,  where  he  fell,  assisting  the  King  of  Arragon  in 
an  expedition  against  the  Moors,  when  on  his  way  back  to  Scotland  from  Jerusa- 
lem, to  which  he  had  conveyed  the  heart  of  Bruce.  Int.  (1832). 

Int.  (1832),  ch.  iv,  v,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xx.  See  De  Walton. 

Fleming,  Sir  Malcolm.  A distinguished  and  handsome  follower 
of  Bruce  and  a friend  to  Douglas.  He  was  faithless  to  his  betrothed, 
Lady  Margaret  de  Hautlieu,  after  she  had  suffered  a disfigurement. 
Subsequently,  when  he  was  in  peril,  she  struck  down  the  sword  of 
his  antagonist  and  saved  his  life,  and  Sir  Malcolm  and  Lady  Mar- 
garet were  soon  afterward  united.  Ch.  xi,  xx.  See  Lady  Marga- 
ret de  Hautlieu. 

Glasgow,  Bishop  of.  A good  and  peaceful  prelate,  who  performed 
the  services  of  Palm  Sunday  in  the  kirk  of  Douglas.  Ch.  xix,  xx. 

Greenleaf,  Gilbert.  A veteran  and  wine-loving  archer  at  Douglas 
Castle.  He  was  a grave  military  formalist,  who  had  become  im- 
bittered  by  the  slowness  of  his  advancement,  Ch.  v,  vii,  viii,  xviii, 
xix,  xx. 

Harbothel,  Fabian.  Sir  Aymer  De  Valence’s  squire  and  confidant. 
He  was  a high-tempered,  hasty -judging  stripling,  much  hated  by 
the  crabbed  veteran  Greenleaf.  Ch.  iii,  v,  ix.  See  De  Valence; 
Greenleaf. 

Hautlieu,  Lady  Margaret  de.  Ursula,  a disfigured  but  heroic 
novice  at  the  Abbey  of  Saint  Bride.  She  had  been  a beautiful 
heiress,  but  was  the  victim  of  paternal  cruelty,  and  while  attempt- 
ing to  escape  to  her  lover,  Sir  Malcolm  Fleming,  she  received  a fall 
which  sadly  marred  her  countenance.  She  left  the  convent  only  to 
find  that,  in  losing  her  beauty,  she  had  also  lost  her  lover.  She 
was  a friend  to  Lady  Augusta  de  Berkely. 

The  Lady  of  Hautlieu  was  not  only  a daring  follower  of  the  chase,  but  it  was 
said  that  she  was  even  not  daunted  in  the  battle-field.  . . . The  Fleming  . . . 
made  an  attempt  to  state  his  apology  to  the  Lady  de  Hautlieu  herself,  who 
returned  the  letter  unopened.  Ch.  xx. 


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She  was  at  length  reconciled  with  her  lover,  and  they  consum- 
mated their  early  vows.  Ch.  x,  xi,  xiv,  xx.  See  Lady  de  Berkely; 
Sir  Malcolm  Fleming. 

Jerome.  Abbot  of  the  Convent  of  Saint  Bride,  and  an  ally  of  the 
English.  He  was  a venerable,  consequential,  ease-loving  and  money- 
prizing  priest.  Ch.  ii,  ix,  x,  xii. 

Knight  of  the  Tomb.  See  Sir  James  Douglas. 

Meredith,  Sir.  Pembroke’s  messenger  to  De  Walton. 

A Welsh  knight,  known  as  such  by  the  diminutive  size  of  his  steed,  his  naked 
limbs  and  his  bloody  spear.  Ch.  xx. 

Ch.  xx. 

Montenay,  Sir  Philip  de.  The  old  seneschal  of  Douglas  Castle. 
Ch.  viii,  xiii. 

Pembroke,  Earl  of.  A stern  old  warrior,  the  patron  of  De  Walton 
and  uncle  to  De  Valence.  He  was  defeated  at  Loudon  Hill  by  Bruce. 
Ch.  viii-xx.  See  Be  Valence;  De  Walton. 

Powheid,  Lazarus.  The  venerable,  emaciated,  but  self-respecting 
sexton  of  the  kirk  of  Douglas.  He  could  tell  all  the  traditions  relat- 
ing to  the  Douglas  family,  which  he  faithfully  loved  and  served. 
Ch.  ix. 

Turnbull,  Michael.  The  Douglas’  dark  huntsman.  A tall,  thin 
and  daring  outlaw,  who  attempted  to  assassinate  De  Walton  and 
recover  Douglas  Castle.  He  was  afterward  slain  by  De  Walton. 
Ch.  vii,  xvi,  xvii,  xx.  See  DeWalton;  Douglas. 

Ursula,  Sister.  See  Lady  Margaret  de  Hautlieu. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1831).  Appendix.  I.  Douglas  Dale  — Bertram,  the  minstrel,  and 
Lady  Augusta  de  Berkely,  disguised  as  his  son,  Augustine,  approach  Dickson’s 
house.  II.  Dickson’s  complaints  of  the  English  garrison  — Dispute  between  Dick- 
son and  his  son  Charles  — Bertram  is  questioned  by  Sir  Aymer  De  Valence  — The 
sick  Augustine  consents  to  stay  at  the  convent.  III.  Sir  Aymer  and  the  minstrel 
travel  together  toward  Douglas  Castle  — Bertram  desires  to  see  the  famed  old  lays 
in  the  Castle  library.  IV.  The  minstrel  and  Sir  Aymer  converse  about  the  Douglas 
family  and  the  war  between  England  and  Scotland— ki  The  Douglas  Larder .”  V. 
Bertram  relates  to  Sir  Aymer  a tale  about  Thomas  the  Rhymer’s  appearance  to 
the  minstrel  Ilugonet,  and  his  prophecy  concerning  the  Castle  —Arrival  at  the  Dan- 
gerous Castle  of  Douglas  — Dispute  between  the  archer  and  the  squire  — Sir  John 
De  Walton’s  annoyance  at  Bertram’s  admission  to  the  Castle  — Coolness  between 
the  Governor  and  his  Deputy,  Sir  Aymer.  VI.  The  Knights  fail  of  understanding 
each  other  — Sir  John  appoints  a hunt  in  Douglas  Dale.  VII.  The  hunt  — Michael 
Turnbull,  Douglas’  huntsman,  threatens  Sir  John,  and  escapes  the  soldiers.  VIII. 
Confusion  occasioned  by  Turnbull’s  presence  — The  Earl  of  Pembroke’s  reproving 
letter  to  his  aggrieved  nephew  — Sir  Aymer  and  Sir  John  differ  in  respect  to  the 


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minstrel — Bertram’s  faithful  silence.  IX.  Bertram's  letter — Sir  John  tries  in  vain 
to  see  Augustine  — Sir  Aymer  pursues  a Douglas’  retainer  and  arrests  the  sexton. 
X.  Father  Jerome  gives  an  account  of  Augustine’s  good  behavior  — Sir  Aymer 
and  Augustine  — The  escape.  XI.  A retrospect  — Lady  Augusta  relates  to  Sister 
Ursula  her  love  and  solicitude  for  Sir  John  De  Walton  — The  disfigured  novice, 
Ursula  (Lady  Margaret  de  Hautlieu),  tells  of  her  romance  with  Sir  Malcolm  Flem- 
ing— Flight  of  the  ladies.  XII.  Augustine’s  note  — Sir  Aymer  penetrates  the  mys- 
tery and  also  suspects  a conspiracy  against  the  English  garrison.  XIII.  Bertram 
reveals  the  truth  — Reconciliation  — Sir  Aymer  as  adviser  and  consoler.  XIY.  The 
pursuit  — The  fugitives  — Lady  Augusta  and  the  Knight  of  the  Tomb.  XY.  Lady 
Augusta  a captive.  XVI.  The  Douglas’  rendezvous.  XVII.  The  blindfolded  Lady 
Augusta  carried  in  the  arms  of  Douglas  — Turnbull  refuses  to  deliver  the  lady  to 
her  lover  unless  he  surrenders  the  Castle — The  wounded  Turnbull  — Combat 
between  Sir  John  De  Walton  and  Sir  James  of  Douglas  — A truce  agreed  to  in 
order  to  attend  the  services  of  Palm  Sunday.  XVIII.  Bertram  finds  a listener  in 
Gilbert  Greenleaf.  XIX.  The  minstrel  and  the  archer  are  alarmed  at  the  evi- 
dences of  a recent  conflict  at  Bloody  Sykes,  and  hasten  to  the  kirk  of  Douglas  — 
The  lady  and  her  minstrel  again  united  — The  Bishop  of  Glasgow  officiates — The 
dying  Turnbull— A gage  of  battle.  XX.  A crisis  — Death  of  young  Dickson,  and 
his  father’s  stoicism  — Lady  Margaret  assists  her  faithless  lover,  Fleming  — Des- 
perate conflict  between  Sir  John  and  the  Douglas  — Pembroke’s  defeat  and  De 
WTalton’s  orders  to  surrender  — Lady  Augusta  and  the  generous  Douglas  — Sur- 
render of  Douglas  Castle  and  marriage  of  Lady  Augusta  and  De  Walton  — Sir 
Malcolm  and  Lady  Margaret  — The  author’s  farewell. 


ROB  ROY, 

A ROMANCE. 


“ For  why?  Because  the  good  old  rule 
Sufficeth  them;  the  simple  plan, 

That  they  should  take  who  have  the  power, 

And  they  should  keep  who  can.” 

Rob  Roy's  Grave , Wordsworth. 


ARGUMENT. 

ROB  ROY  is  Francis  Osbaldistone’s  autobiography,  and  it  is  laid 
at  the  period  of  the  rebellion  of  1715. 

The  singular  character  whose  name  is  given  to  the  title-page,  . . . through  good 
report  and  bad  report,  has  maintained  a wonderful  degree  of  importance  in  popular 
recollection.  This  cannot  be  ascribed  to  the  distinction  of  his  birth,  which,  though 
that  of  a gentleman,  had  in  it  nothing  of  high  destination,  and  gave  him  little  right 
to  command  in  his  clan.  Neither,  though  he  lived  a busy,  restless  and  enterpris- 
ing life,  were  his  feats  equal  to  those  of  other  freebooters,  who  have  been  less  dis- 
tinguished. He  owed  his  fame  in  a great  measure  to  his  residing  on  the  very  verge 
of  the  Highlands,  and  playing  such  pranks  in  the  beginning  of  the  eighteenth  cen- 
tury as  are  usually  ascribed  to  Robin  Hood  in  the  middle  ages, — and  that  within 
forty  miles  of  Glasgow,  a great  commercial  city,  the  seat  of  a learned  university. 
Thus  a character  like  his,  blending  the  wild  virtues,  the  subtle  policy  and*  unre- 
strained license  of  an  American  Indian,  was  flourishing  in  Scotland  during  the 
Augustan  age  of  Queen  Anne  and  George  I.  Int.  (18*29). 


Alaster.  Rob  Roy’s  minstrel.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Allan.  One  of  Rob  Roy’s  clan.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Breck,  Angus.  A member  of  Rob  Roy’s  clan.  Ch.  xxxi-xxxix. 
Brown,  Jonathan.  The  ruddy-faced  host  of  the  Black  Bear.  Ch. 
iv. 

Campbell,  Helen  and  Rob  Roy.  On  account  of  the  outlawry  of 
the  MacGregors,  Rob  Roy  and  wife  adopted  the  name  of  Campbell. 
See  MacGregor  (Helen  and  Rob  Roy.) 

Cramp,  Corporal.  Captain  Thornton’s  subordinate.  Ch.  xxx,  xxxi, 

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Dougal.  Rob  Roy’s  devoted  emissary.  Under  an  appearance  of 
hopeless  and  brutal  stupidity  he  concealed  great  kindness,  fidelity 
and  cunning.  Threatened  with  death,  he  consented  to  take  Cap- 
tain Thornton  to  Rob  Roy’s  place  of  concealment,  and  he  design- 
edly led  the  soldiers  into  an  ambush,  where  captivity  and  death 
awaited  them.  He  assisted  in  extricating  Francis  Osbaldistone  and 
Bailie  Jarvie  from  a situation  of  peril.  “The  Dougal  Creature” 
was  much  moved  at  meeting  Rob  Roy  after  a long  separation. 

He  was  a wild,  shock-headed  looking  animal,  whose  profusion  of  red  hair 
covered  and  obscured  his  features,  which  were  otherwise  only  characterized  by 
the  extravagant  joy  that  affected  him  at  the  sight  of  my  guide.  In  my  experi- 
ence I have  met  nothing  so  absolutely  resembling  my  idea  of  a very  uncouth, 
wild  and  ugly  savage,  adoring  the  idol  of  his  tribe.  He  grinned,  he  shivered,  he 
laughed,  he  was  near  crying,  if  he  did  not  actually  cry.  He  had  a “ Where  shall  I 
go?  What  can  I do  for  you? ,1  expression  of  face ; the  complete,  surrendered  and 
anxious  subservience  and  devotion  of  which  it  is  difficult  to  describe.  Ch.  xxii. 
Ch.  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxviii,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxvi.  See  Rob  Roy  Mac- 
Gregor. 

Dubourg,  Clement.  Osbaldistone  and  Tresham’s  efficient  clerk. 
Ch.  ii.  See  M.  Dubourg. 

Dubourg,  M.  Osbaldistone  and  Tresham’s  agent  at  Bordeaux; 
Clement’s  father.  Ch.  i,  ii.  See  William  Osbaldistone. 

Ewan  of  Brigglands.  A powerful  Highlander,  who  was  given 
charge  of  Rob  Roy.  On  his  way  to  prison,  Rob  Roy  so  prevailed  on 
Ewan  that  he  gave  him  his  freedom.  The  commanding  officer 
Fired  a pistol  at  his  head,  whether  fatally  I know  not.  Ch.  xxiii. 

Int.  (1829),  ch.  xxiii.  See  Rob  Roy. 

Fairservice,  Andrew.  Gardener  to  Sir  Hildebrand  for  over  twen- 
ty years.  He  afterward  engaged  as  a servant  to  Francis  Osbaldi- 
stone. He  was  averse  to  hard  labor,  and  anticipated  larger  wages 
in  Frank’s  service.  He  was  a Scotch  Presbyterian,  very  much  preju- 
diced against  the  Union  and  Romanism.  Notwithstanding  his 
canting  piety,  he  had  been  a smuggler  in  his  youth,  and  his  ideas 
of  honesty  were  distorted.  He  was  humorous  and  shrewd,  but  ob- 
durate, cowardly  and  officious.  He  did  not  scruple  both  to  dispute 
and  advise  his  master.  So  Frank  discharged  the  “greedy,  tire- 
some, meddling  coxcomb,”  but  Andrew  was  satisfied  with  his  quar- 
ters, and  would  not  go.  Fairservice  was  gifted  with 

The  art,  which  he  possessed  in  no  inconsiderable  degree,  of  affecting  an  ex- 
treme attachment  to  his  master;  which  theoretical  attachment  he  made  com- 
patible in  practice  with  playing  all  manner  of  tricks  without  scruple,  providing 
only  against  his  master  being  cheated  by  any  one  but  himself.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Ch.  vi,  xiv,  xv,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii, 


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xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix.  See 

Francis  Osbaldistone. 

Fly  ter,  Mrs.  Hostess  of  a Glasgow  inn.  “The  Ostelere  of  old 
father  Chaucer.”  Ch.  xix,  xxi,  xxiv,  xxxvi. 

Galbraith,  Duncan,  Major.  An  officer  in  the  Lennox  Militia,  and 
Laird  of  Garschattachin.  He  was  Bailie  Jarvie’s  debtor,  and  was 
convivial  and  bellicose,  with  Jacobite  tendencies.  Ch.  xxviii,  xxix, 

xxx,  xxxii,  xxxiii. 

Hammorgaw,  Mr.  Fairservice’s  friend;  a grave  Glasgow  pre- 
centor. Ch.  xxi,  xxiii,  xxiv. 

Inglewood,  Squire.  A Northumbrian  justice,  and  whitewashed 
Jacobite.  Francis  Osbaldistone  went  before  him  when  charged  by 
Morris  with  robbery.  The  Squire  was  a kind  old  bachelor,  and  had 
a paternal  regard  for  Diana  Vernon,  who  thus  describes  him: 

41  Squire  Inglewood,  . . . retaining  a sort  of  instinctive  attachment  to  the 
opinions  which  he  professed  openly  until  he  relaxed  his  political  creed,  with  the 
patriotic  view  of  enforcing  the  law  against  unauthorized  destroyers  of  black 
game,  grouse,  partridges  and  hares,  is  peculiarly  embarrassed  when  the  zeal  of 
his  assistant  involves  him  in  judicial  proceedings  connected  with  his  earlier 
faith;  and,  instead  of  seconding  his  zeal,  he  seldom  fails  to  oppose  to  it  a double 
dose  of  indolence  and  lad:  of  exertion.  And  this  inactivity  does  not  by  any 
means  arise  from  actual  stupidity.  On  the  contrary,  for  one  whose  principal 
delight  is  in  eating  and  drinking,  he  is  an  alert,  joyous  and  lively  old  soul,  which 
makes  his  assumed  dulness  the  more  diverting.  . . . This  same  car  of  justice, 
...  so  hard  to  put  in  motion  on  some  occasions,  can  on  others  run  fast  enough 
down  hill  of  its  own  accord,  . . . when  anything  can  be  done  of  service  to  Squire 
Inglewood’s  quondam  friends.”  Ch.  vii. 

Ch.  vii,  viii,  ix,  xxxvii.  See  Jobson;  Diana  Vernon. 

Inverashalloch.  Iverach’s  companion,  and  Rob  Roy’s  enemy. 

A little,  dark-complexioned  man,  with  a lively,  quick  and  irritable  expression 
of  features,  wore  the  trews,  or  close  pantaloons,  woven  out  of  a chequered  stock- 
ing stuff.  Ch.  xxviii. 

Ch.  xxviii,  xxix. 

Iverach,  Allan.  One  of  Rob  Roy’s  enemies. 

A very  tall,  strong  man,  with  a quantity  of  reddish  hair,  freckled  face,  high 
cheek-bones,  and  a long  chin  — a sort  of  caricature  of  the  national  features  of 
Scotland.  Ch.  xxviii. 

Ch.  xxviii,  xxix. 

Jarvie,  Nicol.  A Glasgow  bailie  and  merchant;  Rob  Roy’s  kins- 
man and  friend.  He  was  bob-wigged,  corpulent,  short  and  bus- 
tling. He  was  an  alert  magistrate,  and  honorable  business  man. 
He  was  an  agent  for  Osbaldistone  and  Tresham,  and,  with  Francis 
Osbaldistone,  he  undertook  a perilous  journey  in  the  Highlands  in 
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Nothing  can  promise  less  originality  and  interest  than  the  portrait  of  a con- 
ceited, petulant,  purse-proud  tradesman,  full  of  his  own  and  his  father’s  local 
dignity  and  importance,  and  of  mercantile  and  Presbyterian  formalities,  and  to- 
tally without  tact  or  discretion,  who  does  nothing  in  the  story  but  give  bail,  take 
a journey  and  marry  his  maid.  But  the  courage,  the  generosity,  and  the  frank 
naivete  and  warm-heartedness,  which  are  united  to  these  unpromising  ingredi- 
ents, and,  above  all  perhaps,  the  “ Hieland  blude  of  him  that  warms  at  thae  daft 
tales  of  venturesome  deeds  and  escapes,  tho’  they  are  all  sinfu’  vanities,”  and 
makes  him  affirm  before  the  council  that  Rob  Roy,  “ set  apart  what  he  had  dune 
again  the  law  o’  the  county,  and  the  heirship  o’  the  Lennox  (i.  e.  the  laying 
waste  and  plundering  a whole  county),  and  the  misfortunes  o’  some  folk  losing 
life  by  him,  was  an  honester  man  than  stude  on  any  o’  their  hanks,”  make  him 
original  and  interesting.  Senior. 

Ch.  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv, 
xxxv,  xxxvi. 

Jobson,  Joseph.  Squire  Inglewood’s  clerk. 

A sharp  Newcastle  attorney,  called  Jobson,  who  . . . finds  it  a good  thing 
enough  to  retail  justice  at  the  sign  of  Squire  Inglewood,  and  as  his  own  emolu- 
ments depend  on  the  quantity  of  business  which  he  transacts,  he  hooks  in  his 
principal  for  a great  deal  more  employment  in  the  justice  line  than  the  honest 
Squire  had  ever  bargained  for;  so  that  no  apple-wife,  within  the  circuit  of  ten 
miles,  can  settle  her  account  with  a costermonger  without  an  audience  of  the 
reluctant  Justice  and  his  alert  clerk.  . . . Mr.  Joseph  Jobson  ...  is  a pro- 
digious zealot  for  the  Protestant  religion,  and  a great  friend  to  the  present  es- 
tablishment in  church  and  state.  Ch.  vii. 

Some  of  his  disreputable  and  illegal  proceedings  were  at  length 
discovered. 

The  rascal’s  name  was  struck  off  the  list  of  attorneys,  and  he  was  reduced  to 
poverty  and  contempt.  Ch.  xxxix. 

Ch.  vii,  viii,  ix,  xxxvii,  xxxix.  See  Inglewood. 

Latherum,  Mr.  A short  barber;  a Jacobite  frequenter  of  the  Black 
Bear.  Ch.  iv. 

Mac  Alpine,  Jeanie.  . Hostess  at  Clanchan  Aberfoil,  with 

Wild  and  anxious  features,  . . . pale,  thin  and  rather  above  the  usual  size, 
whose  soiled  and  ragged  dress,  though  aided  by  a plaid  of  tartan  screen,  barely 
served  the  purposes  of  decency,  and  certainly  not  those  of  comfort.  Ch.  xxviii. 
Ch.  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxiv,  xxxv. 

MacAnaleister,  Eachin.  Rob  Roy’s  powerful  lieutenant.  Ch. 

xxxiv. 

MacFin,  Mr.  A member  of  the  firm  of  MacVittie,  MacFin  and  Co. 
Ch.  xx,  xxii,  xxxvi. 

MacGregor,  Hamish.  or  James.  Rob  Roy’s  eldest  son.  A hand- 
some youth.  Int.  (1829),  ch.  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxv. 

MacGregor,  Helen.  Rob  Roy’s  wife.  A commanding-looking 
woman,  between  forty  and  fifty  years,  and  dressed  in  the  Highland 
costume.  She  was  devoted  to  her  husband  and  family,  and  the  per- 


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secutions  inflicted  on  the  MacGregors  and  her  deep  private  wrongs 
made  her  very  bitter  against  the  English.  She  executed  summary 
vengeance  upon  a party  of  soldiers  that  had  been  sent  to  arrest  Rob 
Roy. 

I do  not  know  if  Helen  MacGregor  had  personally  mingled  in  the  fray,  and 
indeed  I was  afterwards  given  to  understand  the  contrary ; but  the  specks  of 

. blood  on  her  brow,  her  hands  and  naked  arms,  as  well  as  on  the  blade  of  her 
sword,  . . . her  flushed  countenance,  and  the  disordered  state  of  her  raven 
locks,  which  escaped  from  under  the  red  bonnet  and  plume  that  formed  her 
head-dress,  seemed  all  to  intimate  that  she  had  taken  an  immediate  share  in  the 
conflict.  Her  keen  black  eyes  and  features  expressed  an  imagination  inflamed 
by  the  pride  of  gratified  revenge  and  the  triumph  of  victory.  . . . Nevertheless, 
the  enthusiasm  by  which  she  was  agitated  gave  her  countenance  and  deport- 
ment, wildly  dignified  in  themselves,  an  air  which  made  her  approach  nearly  to 
the  ideas  of  those  wonderful  artists  who  gave  to  the  eye  the  heroines  of  Script- 
ure history.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Helen  MacGregor  greeted  her  kinsman,  Bailie  Jarvie,  with  an 
embrace  that  terrified  him,  and  she  received  Francis  Osbaldistone 
also  in  a friendly  manner. 

“You  came,”  she  added,  “to  our  unhappy  country  when  our  bloods  were 
chafed  and  our  hands  were  red.  Excuse  the  rudeness  that  gave  you  a rough  wel- 
come, and  lay  it  upon  the  evil  times,  and  not  upon  us.”  All  this  was  said  with 
the  manners  of  a princess,  and  in  the  tone  and  style  of  a court.  . . . There  was 
a strong  provincial  accentuation,  but  otherwise  the  language  rendered  by  Helen 
MacGregor,  out  of  the  native  and  poetical  Gaelic,  into  English,  which  she  had 
acquired  as  we  do  learned  tongues,  but  had  probably  never  heard  applied  to  the 
mean  purposes  of  ordinary  life,  was  graceful,  flowing  and  declamatory.  Ch. 
xxxv. 

Int.  (1829),  ch.  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxv.  See  Bailie  Jarvie;  Rob 
Roy  MacGregor;  Morris. 

MacGregor,  Robert.  A younger  son  of  Rob  Roy;  a dark  and 
athletic  youth.  Int.  (1829),  ch.  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxv. 

MacGregor,  Rob  Roy.  Robert  the  Red.  The  adored  chieftain  of 
the  MacGregors.  The  name  of  MacGregor  being  proscribed,  he 
adopted  that  of  Campbell,  and  was  under  the  protection  of  the 
Duke  of  Argyle.  He  is  the  hero  of  renowned  deeds  of  daring,  and 
of  outlawry  and  adventure,  marked  by  acumen  and  address.  He  is 
represented  in  the  novel  as  in  the  prime  of  life,  and  as  a Jacobite 
interested  in  the  insurrection  of  1715.  His  political  sympathies 
placed  him  under  the  influence  of  Diana  Vernon  and  her  father.  In 
accordance  with  their  wishes,  he  comes  to  Francis  Osbaldistone’s 
assistance  in  many  moments  of  need.  He  is  so  important  a person 
in  the  young  gentleman’s  career  that  Frank’s  autobiography  is 
called  “Rob  Rot/."  This  Robin  Hood  of  Scotland  could  be  very 
crafty,  but  he  was  kind  to  the  poor,  and  never  cruel.  He  had  been 


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a drover  in  early  life.  The  wrongs  of  his  clan,  poverty,  and  prob- 
ably natural  inclination,  led  him  to  another  vocation.  His  depre- 
dations involved  him  in  many  feuds.  At  the  head  of  his  band,  he 
sought  vengeance,  committed  robberies  and  levied  blackmail. 

He  himself  appears  to  have  been  singularly  adapted  for  the  profession  which 
he  proposed  to  exercise.  His  stature  was  not  of  the  tallest,  but  his  person  was 
uncommonly  strong  and  compact.  The  greatest  peculiarities  of  his  frame  were 
the  breadth  of  his  shoulders,  and  the  great  and  almost  disproportionate  length 
of  his  arms ; so  remarkable,  indeed,  that  it  was  said  he  could,  without  stooping, 
tie  the  garters  of  his  Highland  hose,  which  are  placed  two  inches  below  the 
knee.  His  countenance  was  open,  manly,  stern  at  periods  of  danger,  but  frank 
and  cheerful  in  his  hours  of  festivity.  His  hair  was  dark  red,  thick,  and  frizzled 
and  curled  short  around  the  face.  His  fashion  of  dress  showed,  of  course,  the 
knees  and  upper  part  of  the  leg,  . . . resembling  that  of  a Highland  bull,  hir- 
sute with  red  hair,  and  evincing  muscular  strength  similar  to  that  animal.  To 
these  personal  qualifications  must  be  added  a masterly  use  of  the  Highland 
sword,  in  which  his  length  of  arm  gave  him  great  advantage, — and  a perfect 
and  intimate  knowledge  of  all  the  recesses  of  the  wild  country  in  which  he  har- 
boured, and  the  character  of  the  various  individuals,  whether  friendly  or  hostile, 
with  whom  he  might  come  in  contact.  Int.  (1829). 

He  thus  resented  being  called  Mr.  Campbell  when  in  the  High- 
lands: 

“Do  not  Maister  or  Campbell  me  — my  foot  is  on  my  native  heath,  and  my 
name  is  MacGregor ! ” Ch.  xxxv. 

Int.  (1829),  ch.  iv,  ix,  xiv,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxvi,  xxix,  xxxii, 
xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxix.  See  Helen  MacGregor;  Fran- 
cis Osbaldistone;  Vernon  (Diana  and  Sir  Frederick). 

Macready,  Pate.  A peddler,  and  distant  relative  to  Fairservice. 

A tough,  sagacious,  long-headed  Scotchman,  and  a collector  of  news,  both 
from  choice  and  profession.  Ch.  xiv. 

Ch.  xiv. 

MacVittie,  Mr.  Principal  member  of  the  firm  of  MacVittie,  Mac- 
Fin  and  Co.  They  were  the  obsequious  Glasgow  agents  for  Osbaldi- 
stone and  Tresham;  but  when  trouble  came  to  the  English  house, 
they  acted  in  a dishonorable  and  unfriendly  manner.  They  were 
never  able  to  reinstate  themselves  in  favor  again. 

Mr.  MacVittie  was  a tall,  thin,  elderly  man,  with  hard  features,  thick  grey 
eyebrows,  light  eyes,  and,  as  I imagined,  a sinister  expression  of  countenance, 
from  which  my  heart  recoiled.  Ch.  xx. 

Ch.  xx,  xxii,  xxv,  xxxvi.  See  William  Osbaldistone. 

Martha.  The  old  and  superstitious  housekeeper  at  Osbaldistone 
Hall,  who  found  great  comfort  in  a tankard.  Ch.  xiv-xvii. 

Mattie.  Bailie  Jarvie’s  young  and  good-looking  serving-woman, 
who  afterward  made  him  an  excellent  wife.  Ch.  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv, 
xxvii,  xxxvi.  See  Bailie  Jarvie. 


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Mixit,  Dr.  A Jacobite  apothecary  and  frequenter  of  the  Black 
Bear.  Ch.  iv. 

Montrose,  Duke  of.  A descendant  of  James  Grahame,  the  great 
Marquis  of  Montrose.  He  held  a high  commission  under  the  gov- 
ernment, and  arrested  Rob  Roy,  but  the  outlaw  adroitly  escaped 
from  Montrose’s  sentence  of  death. 

He  wore  a cuirass  of  polished  steel,  over  which  were  drawn  the  insignia  of 
the  ancient  Order  of  the  Thistle.  Ch.  xxxii. 

Int.  (1829),- ch.  xxxii,  xxxiii. 

Morris,  Mr.  A timid  revenue  officer,  and  Rashleigh  Osbaldistone’s 
tool.  He  unjustly  accused  Francis  Osbaldistone  of  robbery,  and 
was  instrumental  in  Rob  Roy’s  arrest.  He  was  sent  to  Helen  Mac- 
Gregor as  a hostage  for  her  husband’s  safety,  with  the  message  that 
Rob  Roy  and  the  gauger  had  better  both  be  hung. 

He  fell  prostrate  before  the  female  Chief,  with  an  effort  to  clasp  her  knees, 
from  which  she  drew  back,  as  if  his  touch  had  been  pollution,  so  that  all  he 
could  do  in  token  of  the  extremity  of  his  humiliation,  was  to  kiss  the  hem  of  her 
plaid.  I never  heard  entreaties  for  life  poured  forth  with  such  agony  of  spirit. 
The  ecstasy  of  fear  was  such,  that  instead  of  paralysing  his  tongue,  as  on  ordi- 
nary occasions,  it  even  rendered  him  eloquent ; and,  with  cheeks  pale  as  ashes, 
hands  compressed  in  agony,  eyes  that  seemed  to  be  taking  their  last  look  of  all 
mortal  objects,  he  protested,  with  the  deepest  oaths,  his  total  ignorance  of  any 
design  on  the  person  of  Rob  Roy,  whom  he  swore  he  loved  and  honoured  as  his 
own  soul.  In  the  inconsistency  of  his  terror,  he  said  he  was  but  the  agent  of 
others.  ...  He  prayed  but  for  life  — for  life  he  would  give  all  he  had  in  the 
world;  it  was  but  life  he  asked  — life,  if  it  were  to  be  prolonged  under  tortures 
and  privations ; he  asked  only  breath,  though  it  should  be  drawn  in  the  damps 
of  the  lowest  caverns  of  their  hills.  It  is  impossible  to  describe  the  scorn,  the 
loathing  and  contempt,  with  which  the  wife  of  MacGregor  regarded  this  wretched 
petitioner  for  the  poor  boon  of  existence. 

“ I could  have  bid  ye  live,”  she  said,  “had  life  been  to  you  the  same  weary 
and  wasting  burden  that  it  is  to  me,  . . . that  it  is  to  every  noble  and  generous 
mind.  But  you  — wretch ! you  could  creep  through  the  world  unaffected  by  its 
various  disgraces,  its  ineffable  miseries,  its  constantly  accumulating  masses  of 
crime  and  sorrow ; you  could  live  and  enjoy  yourself,  while  the  noble-minded 
are  betrayed  — while  nameless  and  birthless  villains  tread  on  the  neck  of  the 
brave  and  the  long  descended ; you  could  enjoy  yourself  like  a butcher’s  dog 
in  the  shambles,  fattening  on  garbage,  while  the  slaughter  of  the  oldest  and  best 
went  on  around  you!  This  enjoyment  you  shall  not  live  to  partake  of!  You 
shall  die,  base  dog.”  Ch.  xxxi. 

True  to  her  word,  Helen  MacGregor  had  Morris  thrown  over  a 
precipice,  into  a lake.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  viii,  ix,  xiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxxi.  See 
Helen  MacGregor;  Rashleigh  Osbaldistone. 

Neilson,  Christopher.  A lively  but  elderly  Glasgow  surgeon. 
Ch.  xxv. 


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Osbaldistone,  Dickon  or  Richard.  Son  of  Sir  Hildebrand  Os- 
baldistone.  A sportsman,  “ horseman  ” and  gambler. 

Dickon  broke  his  neck  near  Warrington  Bridge,  in  an  attempt  to  show  off  a 
foundered  blood-mare,  which  he  wished  to  palm  upon  a Manchester  merchant, 
who  had  joined  the  insurgents.  He  pushed  the  animal  at  a five-barred  gate; 
she  fell  in  the  leap,  and  the  unfortunate  jockey  lost  his  life.  Cli.  xxxvii. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  xxxvii. 

Osbaldistone,  Francis.  William  Osbaldistone’s  son.  At  the  re- 
quest of  his  friend,  Will  Tresham,  Frank  writes  his  autobiography, 
entitled  “ Bob  Roy .”  The  story  of  the  romance,  experiences  and 
adventures  of  his  eventful  life  is  told  in  an  engaging  and  thrilling 
style.  Francis  was  a young  man  of  refined  nature,  high  spirit  and 
cultivated  tastes.  His  education  and  inclinations  made  him  adverse 
to  mercantile  life,  and  this  repugnance  to  business  led  to  an  estrange- 
ment between  himself  and  father.  Frank  was  banished  to  Osbaldi- 
stone Hall  to  woo  the  muses  at  his  leisure,  and  his  cousin  Rashleigh 
was  taken  into  the  counting-house  in  his  place.  At  the  Hall  he  met 
Diana  Vernon,  a Catholic  Jacobite,  and  he  became  her  companion, 
instructor  and  lover.  The  knowledge  that  her  father  had  destined 
her  for  a convent,  did  not  diminish  the  ardor  of  his  suit.  In  pain 
and  remorse  he  hears  of  his  father's  financial  troubles,  and  resolves 
to  extricate  him  from  his  difficulties.  Diana  was  his  helping  ally, 
but  Frank  was  tortured  by  jealousy  and  doubts.  He  had  continually 
to  combat  Rashleigh’s  jntrigues  and  malice.  Through  filial  affec- 
tion, Frank  endured  harassing  perplexities  and  appalling  dangers, 
and  saved  “ Osbaldistone  and  Tresham  ” from  ruin.  A reconcilia- 
tion between  father  and  son  resulted.  He  engaged  in  suppressing 
the  rebellion  of  1715,  and  succeeded  to  the  title  and  estate  of  his 
uncle,  Sir  Hildebrand  Osbaldistone,  and  was,  at  length,  married  to 
Diana  Vernon.  See  Osbaldistone  (Hildebrand,  Rashleigh  and 
William);  Rob  Roy;  Diana  Vernon. 

Osbaldistone,  Sir  Hildebrand.  A Northumbrian  Jacobite.  He 
had  been  knighted  by  James  II,  and  had  lived  ever  since  in  retire- 
ment, on  account  of  his  politics.  He  was  a blunt  sportsman,  but 
convivial,  kind-hearted  and  hospitable.  He  had  six  sons. 

A man  aged  about  sixty,  in  a bunting  suit  . . . which  had  been  tarnished  by 
many  a November  and  December  storm.  . . . Notwithstanding  his  rusticity, 
however,  Sir  Hildebrand  retained  much  of  the  exterior  of  a gentleman,  and  ap- 
peared among  his  sons  as  the  remains  of  a Corinthian  pillar,  defaced  and  over- 
grown with  moss  and  lichen,  might  have  looked  if  contrasted  with  the  rough 
unhewn  masses  of  upright  stones  in  Stonhenge,  or  any  other  Druidical  temple. 
Ch.  vi. 

He  was  complicated  in  the  rebellion  of  1715,  and  friendly  influ- 


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ence  saved  him  from  a trial  for  high  treason.  This  rash  enterprise, 
together  with  the  reckless  debauchery  of  his  sons,  nearly  impover- 
ished him.  He  was  left  childless  in  his  old  age,  with  the  exception 
of  Rashleigh,  whom  he  disinherited  on  account  of  his  political 
treachery.  Five  of  his  sons  were  dissolute,  and  the  youngest  was 
villainous.  His  nephew,  Francis,  was  his  heir. 

He  seemed  to  me  completely  worn  out  and  broken  down  by  fatigues  of  body 
and  distress  of  mind,  and  rather  seemed  to  cease  to  exist  than  to  die  of  any  posi- 
tive struggle.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Ch  v,  vi,  vii,  xi,  xii,  xiv,  xxxvii.  See  the  Osbaldistones. 

Osbaldistone,  John.  Sir  Hildebrand’s  son;  given  to  licentious- 
ness, wrestling  and  gamekeeping. 

The  giant  John  . . . had  kept  the  ring  at  Hexham  for  a year.  Ch.  xii. 

He  died  of  wounds  received  in  the  rebellion  of  1715.  Ch.  v,  vi, 
xii,  xxxvii. 

Osbaldistone,  Percival.  Sir  Hildebrand’s  eldest  son;  a drunken 
sportsman,  who  died  during  the  rebellion  of  1715,  from  the  effects  of 
fulfilling  an  enormous  drinking  wager.  Ch.  v,  vi,  xii,  xxxvii.  See 
Sir  Hildebrand  Osbaldistone. 

Osbaldistone,  Rashleigh.  Sir  Hildebrand  Osbaldistone ’s  young- 
est son.  He  was  a wily  Jacobite  conspirator,  and  had  been  edu- 
cated for  the  Catholic  priesthood.  While  acting  as  instructor  to  his 
kinswoman,  Diana  Vernon,  he  attempted  her  seduction.  Through 
his  fear  of  her  virtuous  resentment,  Diana  was  able  to  control  and 
thwart  many  of  his  villainous  schemes.  His  character  was  in  direct 
contrast  to  that  of  his  sport-loving  father  and  brothers.  Diana 
Vernon  said: 

“ He’s  a mighty  hunter,  but  it’s  after  the  fashion  of  Nimrod,  and  his  game  is 
man.”  Ch.  vii. 

He  was  sensual,  grasping  and  malicious,  but  was  brilliant  in  con- 
versation, and  fascinating  in  his  manners.  Upon  his  uncle’s  offer 
of  a clerkship  in  the  counting-house  of  “Osbaldistone  and  Tresh- 
am,”  he  yielded  his  dreams  of  ecclesiastical  advancement  for  the 
more  tangible  realities  of  commerce.  He  fled  with  the  valuable 
assets  of  the  firm,  which  he  was  compelled  to  restore,  and  was  dis- 
inherited by  his  father  because  he  had  betrayed  the  Jacobite  inter- 
ests. 

His  appearance  was  not  in  itself  prepossessing.  He  was  of  low  stature.  . . . 
Rashleigh,  though  strong  in  person,  was  bull-necked,  and  cross-made,  and  from 
some  injury  in  his  youth  had  an  imperfection  in  his  gait,  so  much  resembling 
an  absolute  halt,  that  many  alleged  that  it  formed  the  obstacle  to  his  taking  or- 
ders; the  Church  of  Rome,  as  is  well  known,  admitting  none  to  the  clerical  pro- 
fession who  labour  under  any  personal  deformity.  Others,  however,  ascribed 


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this  unsightly  defect  to  a mere  awkward  habit,  and  contended  that  it  did  not 
amount  to  a personal  disqualification  from  holy  orders.  The  features  of  Rash- 
leigh  were  such,  as  having  looked  upon,  we  in  vain  wish  to  banish  from  our 
memory,  to  which  they  recur  as  objects  of  painful  curiosity,  although  we  dwell 
upon  them  with  a feeling  of  dislike  and  even  of  disgust.  It  was  not  the  actual 
plainness  of  his  face,  taken  separately  from  the  meaning,  which  made  this 
strong  impression.  His  features  were,  indeed,  irregular,  but  they  were  by  no 
means  vulgar;  and  his  keen  dark  eyes  and  shaggy  eyebrows  redeemed  his  face 
from  the  charge  of  common-place  ugliness.  But  there  was  in  these  eyes  an  ex- 
pression of  art  and  design,  and,  on  provocation,  a ferocity  tempered  by  caution, 
which  nature  had  made  obvious  to  the  most  ordinary  physiognomist,  perhaps 
with  the  same  intention  that  she  has  given  the  rattle  to  the  poisonous  snake. 
As  if  to  compensate  him  for  these  disadvantages  of  exterior,  Rashleigh  Osbaldi- 
stone  was  possessed  of  a voice  the  most  soft,  mellow  and  rich  in  its  tones  that  I 
ever  heard,  and  was  at  no  loss  for  language  of  every  sort  suited  to  so  fine  an 
organ.  . . . My  . . . kinsman  would  make  an  instant  conquest  of  a mistress 
whose  ears  alone  were  to  judge  his  cause.  Ch.  vi. 

Rashleigh  hated  his  cousin,  Francis,  who  had  assisted  at  expos- 
ing his  duplicity  and  crime,  and  he  especially  resented  Diana  Ver- 
non’s preference  for  Francis.  Rashleigh  was  killed  in  a treacherous 
attack  which  he  made  upon  Francis  and  the  Vernons.  He  said  to 
F rancis : 

“ In  love,  in  ambition,  in  the  paths  of  interest,  you  have  crossed  and  blighted 
me  at  every  turn.  . . . My  very  patrimony  has  become  yours;  . . . may  the 
curse  of  a dying  man  cleave  to  it.”  Ch.  xxxix. 

Cli.  v,  vi,  viii,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xvi,  xvii,  xxv,  xxxvii,  xxxix.  See  Os- 
baldistone (Francis,  Hildebrand  and  William);  Diana  Ver- 
non. 

Osbaldistone,  ThornclifF.  Sir  Hildebrand’s  favorite  son. 

Thornie  is  more  of  the  bully  than  the  sot,  the  gamekeeper,  jockey  or  fool.  Ch. 
vi. 

In  accordance  with  a family  compact,  Thornclitf  was  considered 
as  the  future  husband  of  Diana  Vernon.  He  was  jealous  of  Francis 
Osbaldistone,  and  displayed  toward  him  a sullen,  suspicious  and 
resentful  bearing.  He  was  killed  in  a quarrel  with  a fellow  Jaco- 
bite during  the  rebellion  of  1715.  Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  xii,  xxxvii.  See 
Osbaldistone  (Francis  and  Hildebrand);  Diana  Vernon. 

Osbaldistone,  Wilfred.  Sir  Hildebrand’s  son;  an  imbecile  sports- 
man and  Jacobite. 

He  was  slain  at  Proud  Preston,  in  Lancashire,  on  the  day  General  Carpenter 
attacked  the  barricades,  fighting  with  great  bravery,  though  I have  heard  he 
was  never  able  exactly  to  comprehend  the  cause  of  the  quarrel,  and  did  not  uni- 
formly remember  on  which  king’s  side  he  was  engaged.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  xii,  xxxvii.  See  Sir  Hildebrand  Osbaldistone. 

Osbaldistone,  William.  Francis  Osbaldistone’s  father;  a wealthy 
and  influential  London  merchant.  In  his  youth  he  had  been  disin- 


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herited  in  favor  of  his  younger  brother,  Sir  Hildebrand.  Unaided, 
he  had  accumulated  an  immense  fortune.  There  was  a temporary 
estrangement  between  himself  and  son  on  account  of  the  young 
man’s  disinclination  to  business.  Mr.  Osbaldistone  was  brought  to 
grief  and  mortification  by  the  machinations  of  his  nephew,  Rash- 
leigh,  which  for  a short  time  imperiled  the  credit  of  Osbaldistone 
and  Tresham.  Mr.  Osbaldistone  was  of  efficient  service  to  the  gov- 
ernment in  suppressing  the  rebellion  of  1715. 

Francis  said  to  Rashleigh: 

“ You  will  find  in  my  father  a man  who  has  followed  the  paths  of  thriving 
more  for  the  exercise  they  afforded  to  his  talents  than  for  the  love  of  the  gold 
with  which  they  are  strewed.  His  active  mind  would  have  been  happy  in  any 
situation  which  gave  it  a scope  for  exertion,  though  that  exertion  had  been  its 
sole  reward.  But  his  wealth  has  accumulated,  because  moderate  and  frugal  in 
his  habits,  no  new  sources  of  expense  have  occurred  to  dispose  of  his  increasing 
income.  He  is  a man  who  hates  dissimulation  in  others;  never  practises  it  him- 
self ; and  is  peculiarly  alert  in  discovering  motives  through  the  colouring  of  lan- 
guage. Himself  silent  by  habit,  he  is  readily  disgusted  by  great  talkers.  ...  He 
is  severely  strict  in  the  duties  of  religion ; but  you  have  no  reason  to  fear  his  in- 
terference with  yours,  for  he  regards  tolerance  as  a sacred  principle  of  political 
economy.  But  if  you  have  any  Jacobitical  partialities,  . . . you  will  do  well  to 
suppress  them  in  his  presence,  as  well  as  the  least  tendency  to  the  high-flying, 
or  Tory  principles,  for  he  holds  both  in  utter  detestation.  For  the  rest,  his  word 
is  his  own  bond,  and  must  be  the  law  of  all  who  act  under  him.  He  will  fail  in 
his  duty  to  no  one,  and  will  permit  no  one  to  fail  towards  him ; to  cultivate  his 
favour,  you  must  execute  his  commands,  instead  of  echoing  his  sentiments.  His 
greatest  failings  arise  out  of  prejudices  connected  with  his  own  profession,  or 
rather  his  exclusive  devotion  to  it.  which  makes  him  see  little  worthy  of  praise 
or  attention,  unless  it  be  in  some  way  connected  with  commerce.11  Ch.  xi. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iv,  xi,  xvii,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxix.  See  Osbaldistone 
(Francis  and  Rashleigh). 

Owen,  Joseph.  William  Osbaldistone ’s  head  clerk.  During  a tem- 
porary embarrassment  of  Osbaldistone  and  Tresham  he  was  impris- 
oned for  their  debts,  but  was  speedily  bailed  out  by  Bailie  Jarvie. 
He  was  grave  and  formal,  but  very  faithful  in  his  duties,  and  affec- 
tionately attached  to  young  Francis.  Ch.  i,  ii,  xv,  xvii,  xxii,  xxiii, 
xxiv,  xxvi,  xxxvi.  See  Bailie  Jarvie. 

Quitam,  Mr.  A frequenter  of  the  Black  Bear;  an  attorney,  who, 
aspiring  to  some  office,  supported  the  government.  Ch.  iv. 

Rickets,  Mabel.  An  old  Northumbrian  woman;  the  nurse  both  to 
William  Osbaldistone  and  his  son.  She  entertained  Frank’s  youth 
with  the  history  and  traditions  of  the  Osbaldis tones.  Ch.  iv. 

Rob  Roy.  See  Rob  Roy  MacGregor. 

Rutledge,  Archie.  A constable.  Ch.  xxxviii,  xxxix. 


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Shafton,  Ned.  A condemned  Jacobite  prisoner  at  Newgate.  Ch. 
xxxvii. 

Stanchells,  Captain.  The  principal  jailor  of  the  Glasgow  prison. 
Ch.  xxii,  xxiii. 

Standish,  Squire.  A zealous  persecutor  of  the  Jacobites.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Syddall,  Anthony.  The  faithful  and  secretive  old  butler  at  Osbal- 
distone  Hall.  Ch.  xxxviii.  xxxix. 

The  Curate.  A Jacobite  frequenter  of  the  Black  Bear.  Ch.  iv. 

The  Exciseman.  A frequenter  of  the  Black  Bear.  Ch.  iv. 

Thornton,  Captain.  A generous  and  brave  officer.  Being  under 
orders  to  arrest  Rob  Roy,  he  was  betrayed  into  an  ambuscade,  and 
his  troops  were  butchered  and  he  was  detained  as  a prisoner.  Ch. 
xxix,  xxx,  xxxii. 

Touthope,  Mr.  A shrewd  and  dishonest  justice’s  clerk.  Ch.  xix. 

Tresham,  Mr.  Father  to  Will  Tresham,  and  “sleeping  partner  ” in 
the  firm  of  “ Osbaldistone  and  Tresham.”  Ch.  i. 

Tresham,  Will.  Francis  Osbaldistone ’s  friend.  Ch.  i.  See  Francis 
Osbaldistone. 

Trumbull,  Bailie.  Touthope’s  colleague.  Ch.  xix.  See  Touthope. 

Twineall,  Mr.  A young  coxcomb  in  the  employ  of  Osbaldistone  and 
Tresham.  Ch.  ii. 

Vaughan,  Father.  See  Sir  Frederick  Vernon. 

Vernon,  Diana.  Sir  Frederick  Vernon’s  daughter,  who  had  inher- 
ited pride  of  birth  and  loyalty  to  the  Catholic  religion  and  Stuart 
family.  She  was  a dependent  on  her  uncle,  Sir  Hildebrand.  Five 
of  her  cousins  were  illiterate  and  debauched,  and  the  sixth,  Rash- 
leigh,  had  plotted  for  her  ruin.  Her  father  was  in  concealment  at 
Osbaldistone  Hall,  and  she  feared  that  Rashleigh  would  betray  him, 
and  was,  therefore,  compelled,  in  a measure,  to  restrain  her  indig- 
nation against  him.  She  was  possessed  of  bewildering  beauty  and 
a carefully  cultivated  intellect,  together  with  a perfect  self-posses- 
sion and  presence  of  mind.  She  disdained  falsehood  and  had  a 
contempt  for  ceremony,  and  endured  cheerfully  and  firmly  the 
perplexities  of  her  position.  In  her  manner  there  was  mingled  a 
queenly  dignity  and  a charming  frankness. 

“A  vision  . . . passed  me,  . . . the  loveliness  of  whose  very  striking  features 
was  enhanced  by  the  animation  of  the  chase  and  the  glow  of  the  exercise, 
mounted  on  a beautiful  horse,  jet  black,  unless  where  he  was  flecked  by  spots 
of  the  snow-white  foam  which  embossed  his  bridle.  She  wore  ...  a riding 
habit.  Her  long  black  hair  streamed  on  the  breeze,  having,  in  the.hurry  of  the 
chase,  escaped  from  the  ribbon  which  bound  it.'”  Ch.  v. 


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When  questioned  by  Frank  concerning  her  studies,  she  said: 

“ Science  and  history  are  my  principal  favourites,  but  I also  study  poetry  and 
classics.  . . . Rashleigh  . . . taught  me  Greek  and  Latin,  as  well  as  most  of  the 
languages  of  modern  Europe.  I assure  you  there  has  been  some  pains  taken  in 
my  education,  although  I can  neither  sew  a tucker,  nor  work  cross-stitch,  nor 
make  a pudding,  nor,  as  the  vicar’s  fat  wife,  with  as  much  truth  as  elegance, 
good-will  and  politeness,  was  pleased  to  say  in  my  behalf,  do  any  other  useful 
thing  in  the  varsal  world.  ...  As  I learned  out  of  doors  to  ride  a horse,  and  bri- 
dle and  saddle  him  in  case  of  necessity,  and  to  clear  a five-barred  gate,  and  fire  a 
gun  without  winking,  and  all  other  of  those  masculine  accomplishments  that  my 
brute  cousins  run  mad  after,  I wanted,  like  my  rational  cousin,  to  read  Greek 
and  Latin  within  doors.”  Ch.  x. 

Besides  the  progress  which  Miss  Vernon,  whose  powerful  mind  readily 
adopted  every  means  of  information  offered  to  it,  had  made  in  more  abstract 
science,  I found  her  no  contemptible  linguist,  and  well  acquainted  both  with 
ancient  and  modern  literature.  Were  it  not  that  strong  talents  will  often  go  far- 
thest when  they  seem  to  have  least  assistance,  it  would  be  almost  incredible  to 
tell  the  rapidity  of  Miss  Vernon’s  progress  in  knowledge ; and  it  was  still  more 
extraordinary  when  her  stock  of  mental  acquisition  from  books  was  compared 
with  her  total  ignorance  of  actual  life.  It  seemed  as  if  she  saw  and  knew  every- 
thing except  what  passed  in  the  world  around  her,  and  I believe  it  was  this  very 
ignorance  and  simplicity  of  thinking  upon  ordinary  subjects,  so  strikingly  con- 
trasted with  her  fund  of  general  knowledge  and  information,  which  rendered 
her  conversation  so  irresistibly  fascinating,  and  riveted  the  attention  to  whatever 
she  said  or  did;  since  it  was  absolutely  impossible  to  anticipate  whether  her 
next  word  or  action  was  to  display  the  most  acute  perception  or  the  most  pro- 
found simplicity.  Ch.  xiii. 

In  accordance  with  a family  arrangement,  she  was  destined  for 
the  convent  in  case  she  refused  to  be  the  bride  of  one  of  Sir  Hilde- 
brand Osbaldistone’s  sons.  Rashleigh  and  Thorncliff  were  both  her 
suitors.  When  Francis  Osbaldistone  declared  his  love  for  her  she 
thus  answered  him : 

“ I am,  by  solemn  contract,  the  bride  of  heaven,  unless  I could  prefer  being 
wedded  to  villainy  in  the  person  of  Rashleigh  Osbaldistone,  or  brutality  in  that 
of  his  brother.  I am,  therefore,  the  bride  of  heaven  — betrothed  to  the  convent 
from  the  cradle.  To  me,  therefore,  these  raptures  are  misapplied.”  Ch.  xvi. 

Diana  accompanied  her  father  during  the  perils  and  fatigues  of 
the  rebellion  of  1715.  In  reward  for  her  dutiful  care,  Sir  Frederick 
left  taking  the  veil  optional  with  herself.  At  the  close  of  his  auto- 
biography Francis  Osbaldistone  says: 

“ How  I sped  in  my  wooing,  Will  Tresham,  I need  not  tell  you.  You  know, 
too,  how  long  and  happily  I lived  with  Diana.  You  know  how  I lamented  her; 
but  you  do  not  know  — you  cannot  know  — how  she  deserved  her  husband’s  sor- 
row.” Ch.  xxxix. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xxxiii,  xxxviii, 
xxxix.  See  Osbaldistone  (Francis,  Hildebrand,  Rashleigh 
and  Thorncliff);  Sir  Frederick  Vernon. 


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Vernon,  Sir  Frederick.  Diana  Vernon’s  father.  He  was  a trusted 
agent  of  the  Stuart  faction,  and  lived  in  concealment  at  Osbaldi- 
stone  Hall,  under  the  name  of  Father  Vaughan.  He  was  a man  of 
commanding  presence  and  manner,  and  was  brave,  honorable  and 
stern.  After  the  perils  of  the  rebellion  of  1715  he  escaped  to  France. 
Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xxxiii,  xxxviii, 
xxxix.  See  Diana  Vernon. 

Wardlaw,  Mr.  The  honest  and  sensible  land  steward  at  Osbaldi- 
stone  Hall.  Ch.  xxxviii. 

Wingfield,  Ambrose.  Lancie  Wingfield’s  honest  brother.  Ch. 
xxxviii. 

Wingfield,  Lancie.  A dishonorable  spy  upon  the  Jacobites.  Ch. 
xxxviii,  xxxix. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1829).  Appendix  to  Introduction— Advertisement  to  the  first  edi- 
tion (1817).  I.  Francis  Osbaldistone  writes  his  autobiography,  at  Will  Tresham's 
request  — Frank’s  objections  to  commerce  — Mr.  Owen  — Dubourg’s  favorable 
reports  of  Frank’s  sojourn  in  Bordeaux.  II.  Conversation  between  the  merchant 
and  his  poetical  son  — Frank’s  banishment  to  Osbaldistone  Hall.  III.  The  journey 
northward.  IV.  The  Black  Bear  — Morris  requests  Campbell’s  protection  in  his 
travels.  Y.  Osbaldistone  Hall  — Diana  Vernon  enlightens  Frank  concerning  the 
inmates  and  customs  of  the  Hall.  YI.  Sir  Hildebrand  and  his  sons  — Rashleigh  to 
take  Frank’s  place  in  the  counting-room  — Andrew  Fairservice.  VII.  Frank’s  re- 
flections — The  chase  — Morris  charges  Frank  with  robbery  — Diana  insists  upon 
accompanying  Frank  to  Inglewood-Place  — Her  description  of  the  squire  and  his 
clerk.  Jobson.  VIII.  Diana  demands  Rashleigh’s  assistance  — Frank  confronts  his 
accuser  — Jobson’s  unwilling  departure.  IX.  Campbell  secures  Frank’s  liberty — 
Jobson  and  Miss  Vernon  — Diana's  grievances.  X.  The  library  at  Osbaldistone 
Hall  — Diana’s  education  — Rashleigh’s  fascinations.  XI.  Sir  Hildebrand’s  doubts 
of  Frank's  innocence  — Frank  and  the  wily  Rashleigh  discuss  Miss  Vernon  — In- 
sinuations. XII.  Frank’s  sullen  humor— Debauchery  and  remorse.  XIII.  Frank’s 
explanation  to  Diana  — Rashleigh’s  thwarted  villainy — The  contented  Frank  warns 
Owen  against  Rashleigh.  XIV.  Diana  and  Frank  study  together  — News  from 
London.  XV.  Frank  writes  to  his  father  about  Morris  — Owen’s  letter  — Father 
Vaughan.  XVI.  Frank  and  Diana  — Frank’s  father  in  financial  trouble  — Diana’s 
puzzling  reception  of  Frank’s  declaration  of  love.  XVII.  Diana  resents  Frank’s 
jealous  interrogations  — Rashleigh’s  machinations  threaten  ruin  to  Osbaldistone 
and  Tresham  — Diana’s  packet  — The  farewell.  XVIII.  Andrew  enters  Frank’s 
service.  XIX.  Touthope  and  the  gallant  palfrey  — Glasgow  and  its  cathedral.  XX. 
Interior  of  the  cathedral  — The  unseen  whisperer  — The  midnight  appointment  — 
MacVittie.  XXI.  Sinister  Augury  — Fairservice’s  perverted  description  of  his 
master  — The  tryst  — The  unknown  leads  Frank  to  the  Glasgow  jail.  XXII.  Dou- 
gal’s  delight  — Owen’s  narrative  — Bailie  Nicol  Jarvie.  XXIII.  Campbell  and  Di- 
ana’s packet  — Jarvie  and  Frank  leave  the  jail  — Mattie.  XXIV.  Andrew  brought 
to  terms  — The  Bailie  talks  business.  XXV.  An  ominous  conjunction  — Duel 


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between  Rashleigh  and  Frank  — MacGregor  separates  the  cousins.  XXVI.  Dinner 
at  Bailie  Jarvie’s  — The  Bailie  willing  to  accompany  Frank  into  the  Highlands. 
XXVII.  The  journey  commenced  — Andrew  cautioned.  XXVIII.  The  journey  — 
The  Clachan  Aberfoil  and  its  belligerent  guests.  XXIX.  A letter  from  Rob  Roy 
— Jarvie  and  Frank  detained  as  prisoners.  XXX.  Dougal  leads  the  soldiers  into  an 
ambuscade  — A precarious  situation.  XXXI.  Helen  MacGregor  — Murder  of  the 
hostage,  Morris.  XXXII.  Helen  sends  Frank  to  the  commanding  officer  — The 
Duke  sentences  Rob  Roy.  XXXIII.  Rob’s  escape  and  Frank's  danger — Frank’s 
brief  meeting  with  Diana  and  her  cavalier— The  restored  packet.  XXXIV.  Frank 
fears  Diana  is  married— My  foot  is  on  my  native  heath,  and  my  name  is  Mac- 
Gregor! ’’—Jarvie’s  interest  in  Rob’s  sons.  XXXV.  Friendly  regard  for  Rob  Roy 
— Business  prospects  — Diana’s  parting  token.  XXXVI.  Jarvie  and  Frank  leave 
the  Highlands  — The  irrepressible  Andrew  — Father  and  son  — Relief  of  the  finan- 
cial embarrassments  — The  Bailie’s  subsequent  history.  XXXVII.  Rebellion  of 
1715  — Frank  enters  the  army  — Death  of  Sir  Hildebrand  and  his  five  sons  — Frank 
the  heir  of  Osbaldistone  Hall  — Rashleigh’s  treachery  — Inglewood’s  communica- 
tion. XXXVIII.  The  Hall  again  and  Frank’s  sad  reflections  — Sir  Frederick  Ver- 
non and  Diana  seek  Frank’s  protection — Their  vicissitudes.  XXXIX.  The  curious 
Andrew  — Frank’s  dream  — The  arrest  — Rob  Roy  to  the  rescue  — Rashleigh’s 
death  — Escape  of  the  Vernons  — Marriage  of  Diana  Vernon  and  Francis  Osbaldi- 
stone—“ The  Robin  Hood  of  Scotland  Postscript. 


IVANHOE 

A ROMANCE. 


ARGUMENT. 


THE  whole  tale  is  a dazzling  succession  of  feudal  pictures;  the  out- 

law life  of  the  greenwood,  the  Norman  donjon,  the  lists,  the  tournament,  the 


are  truly  magical. 


stake,  pass  1 
Shaw's  Eng. 


The  period  of  narrative  adopted  was  the  reign  of  Richard  I,  not  only  as  abound- 
ing with  characters  whose  very  names  were  sure  to  attract  general  attention,  but 
as  affording  a striking  contrast  betwixt  the  Saxons,  by  whom  the  soil  was  culti- 
vated, and  the  Normans,  who  still  reigned  in  it  as  conquerors.  Int.  (1830). 

Scott,  in  his  Dedicatory  Epistle,  says : 

“ I may  have  confused  the  manners  of  two  or  three  centuries.  . . . Those  whose 
extensive  researches  have  given  them  the  means  of  judging  my  backslidings  with 
more  severity,  will  probably  be  lenient,  in  proportion  to  their  knowledge  of  the 
difficulty  of  my  task.” 

In  this  Dedicatory  Epistle  to  Doctor  Dryasdust,  Scott  uses  the  nom 
de  plume  of  Lawrence  Templeton.  The  Rev.  Doctor  Dryasdust  is  an 
imaginary  antiquarian,  who  introduces  a number  of  the  Waverley 
Novels  with  prefatory  letters,  and  writes  the  conclusion  to  Redgaunt- 
let.  He  is  prosy,  literal  and  critical. 


Abdalla.  Bois-Guilbert’s  Saracen  attendant.  Ch.  ii. 

Allan-a-Dale.  Robin  Hood’s  minstrel. 

A brisk  young  fellow,  dressed  in  a green  cassock  embroidered  with  gold,  and 
having  at  his  heels  a stout  lad  bearing  a harp  upon  his  back,  which  betrayed  his 
vocation.  The  minstrel  seemed  of  no  vulgar  rank,  for  besides  the  splendour  of 
his  gayly-broidered  doublet,  he  wore  around  his  neck  a silver  chain,  by  which 
hung  the  wrest , or  key,  with  which  he  tuned  his  harp.  On  his  right  arm  was  a 
silver  plate,  which,  instead  of  bearing,  as  usual,  the  cognizance  or  badge  of  the 
baron  to  whose  family  he  belonged,  had  barely  the  word  Sherwood  engraved  upon 
it.  Ch.  xliii. 

Ch.  xliii.  See  Robin  Hood. 

Ambrose,  Father.  Prior  Aymer’s  attendant.  Ch.  v,  xxvii. 

Anwold.  Cedric’s  torch-bearer.  Ch.  vi.  See  Cedric, 


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Athelstane.  Cedric’s  kinsman.  A descendant  of  Edward  the  Con- 
fessor, to  whom  the  Saxons  paid  great  homage.  He  lived  a life  of 
drunken  debauchery,  and  was  bulky  in  frame  and  sluggish  in  intel- 
lect. From  the  slowness  of  his  resolution  he  was  called  Athelstane 
the  Unready.  Through  the  cupidity  of  priests  he  barely  escaped 
burial  alive.  Ch.  vii,  viii,  xii,  xiv,  xviii,  xix,  xxi,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxxi, 
xlii,  xliv.  See  Rowena. 

Aymer.  Prior  of  Jorvaulx  Abbey. 

An  ecclesiastic  of  high  rank;  his  dress  was  that  of  a Cistercian  monk,  but 
composed  of  materials  much  finer  than  the  rules  of  that  order  admitted.  . . . 
His  countenance  bore  as  little  marks  of  self-denial  as  his  habit  indicated  con- 
tempt of  worldly  splendour.  His  features  might  have  been  called  good,  had 
there  not  lurked  under  the  pent-house  of  his  eye  that  sly  epicurean  twinkle 
which  indicates  the  cautious  voluptuary.  . . . His  free  and  jovial  temper,  and 
the  readiness  writh  wffiich  he  granted  absolution  from  all  ordinary  delinquencies, 
rendered  him  a favourite  among  the  nobility  and  principal  gentry,  to  several  of 
whom  he  was  allied  by  birth,  being  of  distinguished  Norman  family.  . . . His 
knowledge  of  books,  however  superficial,  w^as  sufficient  to  impress  upon  their 
ignorance  respect  for  his  supposed  learning;  and  the  gravity  of  his  deportment 
and  language,  with  the  high  tone  wfiich  he  exerted  in  setting  forth  the  authority 
of  the  church  and  priesthood,  impressed  them  no  less  writh  an  opinion  of  his 
sanctity.  . . . He  was  generous,  and  . . . relieved  the  distresses  of  the  op- 
pressed. If  Prior  Aymer  rode  hard  in  the  chase,  and  remained  long  at  a ban- 
quet,—if  Prior  Aymer  was  seen,  at  the  early  peep  of  dawn,  to  enter  the  postern 
of  the  Abbey,  as  he  glided  home  from  some  rendezvous  which  had  occupied  the 
hours  of  darkness,  men  only  shrugged  their  shoulders  and  reconciled  themselves 
to  his  irregularities  by  recollecting  that  the  same  was  practised  by  many  of  his 
brethren,  who  had  no  redeeming  qualities  whatsoever  to  atone  for  them.  Ch.  ii. 
Ch.  ii,  iv,  v,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xxxii,  xxxiii. 

Balder.  Cedric’s  grizzly  old  wolf-dog.  Ch.  iii. 

Bardon,  Hugh.  Prince  John’s  Scout-master.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

Beaumanoir,  Lucas.  Grand  Master  of  the  Templars.  He  ac- 
cused Rebecca,  the  Jewess,  of  sorcery,  and  after  her  deliverance 
from  death  at  the  stake,  King  Richard  banished  Beaumanoir  and 
his  Templars  for  treasonable  conspiracies. 

A man  advanced  in  age,  as  was  testified  by  his  long  grey  beard  and  the 
shaggy  grey  eyebrows,  overhanging  eyes  of  which,  however,  years  had  been 
unable  to  quench  the  fire.  A formidable  warrior,  his  thin  and  severe  features 
retained  the  soldier’s  fierceness  of  expression ; an  ascetic  bigot,  they  were  no 
less  marked  by  the  emaciation  of  abstinence,  and  the  spiritual  pride  of  the  self- 
satisfied  devotee.  Yet  with  these  severer  traits  of  physiognomy,  there  was 
mixed  somewhat  striking  and  noble,  arising,  doubtless,  from  the  great  part 
which  his  high  office  called  upon  him  to  act  among  monarchs  and  princes,  and 
from  the  habitual  exercise  of  supreme  authority  over  the  valiant  and  high-born 
knights,  who  wrere  united  by  the  rules  of  the  Order.  . . . His  white  mantle  wTas 
shaped  w ith  severe  regularity,  according  to  the  rule  of  Saint  Bernard  himself, 
being  composed  of  what  was  then  called  Burrel  cloth,  exactly  fitted  to  the  size 
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of  the  wearer,  and  bearing  on  the  left  shoulder  the  octangular  cross  peculiar  to 
the  Order,  formed  of  red  cloth.  ...  In  respect  to  his  age,  the  Grand  Master,  as 
permitted  by  the  rules,  wore  his  doublet  lined  and  trimmed  with  the  softest 
lambskin,  dressed  with  the  wool  outwards,  which  was  the  nearest  approach  he 
could  regularly  make  to  use  of  fur,  then  the  greatest  luxury  of  dress.  In  his 
hand  he  bore  that  singular  abacus , or  staff  of  office,  with  which  Templars  are 
usually  represented,  having  at  the  upper  end  a round  plate,  on  which  was  en- 
graved the  cross  of  the  Order,  inscribed  within  a circle,  or  orle,  as  heralds  term 
it.  Ch.  xxxv. 

Ch.  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xliii,  xliv.  See  Rebecca. 

Ben  Israel,  Nathan.  A Jewish  physician.  Ch.  xxxv,  xxxviii. 

Bohun,  Henry.  Earl  of  Essex,  Lord  High  Constable  of  England. 
Ch.  xliv. 

Bois-Guilhert,  Brian  de.  A Preceptor  of  the  Order  of  Templars. 
He  had  been  a celebrated  Crusader,  and  was  an  adherent  of  Prince 
John.  He  was  vanquished  in  the  tournament  at  Ashby  by  Ivanhoe. 
Early  disappointed  in  love,  he  became  a Templar,  and  led  a life  of 
license  and  ambition.  So  distinguished  and  powerful  had  he 
become,  that  he  was  the  most  prominent  aspirant  for  the  Grand 
Mastership,  in  case  of  the  aged  Beaumanoir’s  death.  Over  his 
complete  suit  of  armor  he  wore  the  scarlet  mantle  of  his  order. 

A man  past  forty,  thin,  strong,  tall  and  muscular:  an  athletic  figure,  which 
long  fatigue  and  constant  exercise  seemed  to  have  left  none  of  the  softer  part  of 
the  human  form,  having  reduced  the  whole  to  brawn,  bones,  and  sinews,  which 
had  sustained  a thousand  toils,  and  were  ready  to  dare  a thousand  more.  His 
head  was  covered  with  a scarlet  cap  faced  with  fur,  of  that  kind  the  French  call 
mortier , from  its  resemblance  to  the  shape  of  an  inverted  mortar.  His  counte- 
nance . . . was  calculated  to  impress  a degree  of  awe,  if  not  of  fear,  upon 
strangers.  High  features,  naturally  strong  and  powerfully  expressive,  had  been 
burnt  almost  into  negro  blackness  by  constant  exposure  to  the  tropical  sun,  and 
might,  in  their  ordinary  state,' be  said  to  slumber  after  the  storm  had  passed 
away but  the  projection  of  the  veins  of  the  forehead,  the  readiness  with  which 
the  upper  lip  and  its  thick  black  mustaches  quivered  upon  the  slightest  emotion, 
plainly  intimated  that  the  tempest  might  be  again  and  easily  awakened.  His 
keen,  piercing  dark  eyes,  told  in  every  glance  a history  of  difficulties  subdued, 
and  dangers  dared,  and  seemed  to  challenge  opposition  to  his  wishes,  for  the 
pleasure  of  sweeping  it  from  his  road  by  a determined  exertion  of  courage  and 
• of  will ; a deep  scar  on  his  brow  gave  additional  sternness  to  his  countenance, 
and  a sinister  expression  to  one  of  his  eyes,  which  had  been  slightly  injured  on 
the  same  occasion,  and  of  which  the  vision,  though  perfect,  was  in  a slight  and 
partial  degree  distorted.  Ch.  ii. 

Disguised  as  an  outlaw,  he  made  a captive  of  the  beautiful  Jewess, 
Rebecca,  and  confined  her  in  the  Castle  ofjTorquilstone.  Her  heroic 
virtue  thwarted  his  villainy.  He  became  possessed  with  but  one 
object,  and  that  was  to  persuade  her  to  accept  him  as  her  lover. 
He  fled  with  her  to  the  Preceptory  of  Templestowe,  and  there  she 


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was  condemned  to  death  at  the  stake  for  sorcery.  He  was  commanded 
to  appear  in  the  lists  as  the  Temple's  champion.  In  horror  and  re- 
morse, he  offered  to  abandon  all  his  ambitious  dreams  and  to  become 
an  outcast  from  his  order,  if  Rebecca  would  fly  with  him.  As  she 
sat  surrounded  by  faggots,  he  said: 

“ Mount  thee  behind  me  on  my  steed,  ...  in  one  short  hour  is  pursuit  and 
enquiry  far  behind.  A new  world  of  pleasure  opens  to  thee  — to  me  a new 
career  of  fame.  Let  them  speak  the  doom,  . . . and  erase  the  name  of  Bois- 
Guilbert  from  their  list  of  monastic  slaves.  I will  washout  with  blood  whatever 
blot  they  may  dare  to  cast  on  my  escutcheon.11 

“ Tempter,11  said  Rebecca,  “ begone ! . . . surrounded  as  I am  by  foes,  I hold 
thee  as  my  worst  and  most  deadly  enemy.11  Ch.  xliii. 

At  the  beginning  of  his  combat  with  Rebecca’s  champion,  Ivan- 
hoe,  he  fell  dead  in  the  lists. 

Unscathed  by  the  lance  of  his  enemy,  he  had  died  a victim  to  the  violence  of 
his  own  contending  passions.  Ch.  xliii. 

Ch.  ii,  iv,  v,  vii,  viii,  xii,  xiv,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvii,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxvi, 
xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xliii.  See  Rebecca. 

Broad  Thoresby.  A soldier.  Ch.  xxxiv,  xl. 

Cedric  the  Saxon.  A wealthy  Saxon,  who  hoped  to  see  his  race's 
ascendency  again  established.  He  even  disinherited  his  son,  whose 
love  for  Rowena  interfered  with  these  hopes.  King  Richard  at 
length  won  Cedric's  allegiance.  Cedric  lived  in  Saxon  state  at  his 
mansion  of  Rotherwood. 

He  was  not  above  the  middle  stature,  but  broad-shouldered,  long-armed  and 
powerfully  made,  like  one  accustomed  to  endure  the  fatigue  of  war  or  of  the 
chase;  his  face  was  broad,  with  large  blue  eyes,  open  and  frank  features,  fine 
teeth,  and  a well-formed  head,  altogether  expressive  of  that  sort  of  good  hu- 
mour which  often  lodges  with  a sudden  and  hasty  temper.  . . . His  long  yellow 
hair  was  equally  divided  upon  the  top  of  his  head  and  upon  his  brow,  and 
combed  down  on  each  side  to  the  length  of  his  shoulders;  it  had  but  little  ten- 
dency to  grey,  although  Cedric  was  approaching  to  his  sixtieth  year.  His 
dress  was  a tunic  of  forest  green,  furred  at  the  throat  and  cuffs  with  what  is 
called  minever;  a kind  of  fur  . . . formed  of  the  skin  of  the  grey  squirrel. 
This  doublet  hung  unbuttoned  over  a close  dress  of  scarlet,  which  sat  lightly  on 
his  body ; he  had  breeches  of  the  same  which  did  not  reach  below  the  lower  part 
of  the  thigh,  leaving  the  knee  exposed.  His  feet  had  sandals  . . . secured  in 
front  with  golden  clasps.  He  had  bracelets  of  gold  upon  his  arms,  and  a broad 
collar  of  the  same  precious  metal  around  his  neck.  About  his  waist  he  wore  a 
richly-studded  belt,  in  which  was  stuck  a short,  straight,  two-edged  sword  with 
a sharp  point,  so  disposed  as  to  hang  almost  perpendicularly  by  his  side.  Ch.  iii. 
Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xii,  xiv,  xviii,  xix,  xxi,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxxi, 
xxxii,  xlii,  xliv.  See  Ivanhoe. 

Clement.  One  of  Robin  Hood’s  men.  Ch.  xxxii. 

Clement.  One  of  Front  de  Boeuf’s  retainers.  Ch.  xxvii,  xxx. 


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Damian.  A novitiate  of  the  Order  of  Templars. 

A squire  clothed  in  a threadbare  vestment,  for  the  aspirants  for  this  holy  or- 
der wore  during  their  novitiate  the  cast-off  garments  of  the  knights.  Ch.  xxxv, 
Ch.  xxxv. 

De  Bigot.  Prince  John’s  seneschal.  Ch.  xiii. 

De  Bracy,  Maurice.  The  leader  of  a band  of  mercenaries. 

His  long,  luxuriant  hair  was  trained  to  flow  in  quaint  tresses  down  his  richly- 
furred  cloak.  His  beard  was  closely  shaven,  his  doublet  reached  to  the  middle 
of  his  leg,  and  the  girdle  which  secured  it,  and  at  the  same  time  supported  his 
ponderous  sword,  was  embroidered  and  embossed  with  gold-work.  We  have 
already  noticed  the  extravagant  fashion  of  the  shoes  at  this  period,  and  the 
points  of  Maurice  de  Bracy' s might  have  challenged  the  prize  of  extravagance 
with  the  gayest,  being  turned  up  and  twisted  like  the  horns  of  a ram.  Such 
was  the  dress  of  a gallant  of  the  period ; and  in  the  present  instance  that  effect 
was  aided  by  a handsome  person  and  good  demeanour  of  the  wearer,  whose 
manners  partook  alike  of  the  grace  of  the  courtier  and  frankness  of  the  soldier. 
Ch.  xxiii. 

He  made  a captive  of  the  beautiful  Saxon  heiress,  Rowena,  and 
tried  to  force  her  to  marry  him  by  threats  against  the  safety  of  her 
imprisoned  betrothed.  He  thus  soliloquized: 

“ I feel  myself  ill-framed  for  the  part  I am  playing.  I cannot  look  on  so  fair 
a face  while  it  is  disturbed  with  agony,  or  on  those  eyes  when  they  are  drowned 
in  tears.”  Ch.  xxiii. 

Before  he  could  test  his  resolution  the  captives  were  rescued.  He 
had  conspired  against  Richard,  with  the  expectation  of  receiving  the 
high  marshalship  from  John.  After  Richard’s  return  he  escaped 
to  France. 

Ch.  vii,  viii,  ix,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxv,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxx,  xxxi, 
xxxii,  xxxiv,  xliv.  See  John;  Rowena. 

De  Grantmesnil,  Hugh.  A baron  vanquished  in  the  tournament 
by  Ivanhoe.  Ch.  vii,  viii. 

De  Martival,  Stephen.  A steward  of  the  tournament  at  Ashby. 
Ch.  vii,  viii,  ix,  xii,  xiii. 

Dennet,  Father.  A peasant.  Ch.  xliii. 

De  Oyley,  Baldwin.  Bois-Guilbert's  squire.  Ch.  x. 

De  Vipont,  Ralph.  A knight  of  St.  John  of  Jerusalem,  vanquished 
in  the  tournament  at  Ashby  by  Ivanhoe.  Ch.  vii,-  viii. 

De  Wyvil,  William.  Marshal  of  the  field  at  the  Ashby  tourna- 
ment. Ch.  vii,  viii,  ix,  xii. 

Diggory,  Father.  An  old  monk,  afflicted  with  the  toothache.  Ch.  xl. 

Edith.  Athelstane’s  widowed  mother. 

A female  of  dignified  mien,  and  whose  countenance  retained  the  marked  re- 
mains of  majestic  beauty.  Ch.  xiii. 

Ch.  xiii,  xliv.  See  Athelstane. 


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Elgitha.  Lady  Rowena’s  maid.  Ch.  iii,  vi,  xliv. 

Engelred.  Front  de  Boeuf’s  squire.  Ch.  x,  xxv. 

Eustace.  One  of  Front  de  Boeuf’s  retainers.  Ch.  xxx. 

Fang’s.  Gurth’s  faithful  and  intelligent  dog. 

A ragged,  wolfish-looking  dog,  a sort  of  lurcher,  half  mastiff,  half  greyhound. 
Ch.  i. 

Ch.  i,  iv,  xviii,  xxxii.  See  Gurth. 

Fitzurse,  Alicia.  Waldemar  Fitzurse’s  daughter;  a court  beauty, 
and  Prince  John’s  favorite.  Ch.  ix,  xl. 

Fitzurse,  Waldemar.  A proud  and  ambitious  courtier.  He  was 
Prince  John’s  wily  adviser,  and  the  chief  plotter  against  King  Rich- 
ard. The  Prince  promised  him  the  Chancellorship  if  he  should  suc- 
ceed in  usurping  his  brother’s  throne.  While  attempting  to  assas- 
sinate Richard  he  was  made  a prisoner.  The  King  said : 

“ Take  thy  life.  . . . Leave  England,  and  go  to  hide  thine  infamy  in  thine  Nor- 
man castle.  . . . Never  mention  the  name  of  John  of  Anjou  as  connected  with 
thy  felony.  If  thou  art  found  on  English  ground  after  the  space  I have  allotted 
thee,  thou  diest  — or  if  thou  breathest  aught  that  can  attaint  the  honour  of  my 
house,  by  St.  George ! not  the  altar  itself  shall  be  a sanctuary.”  Ch.  xl. 

Ch.  viii,  ix,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xxxiv,  xl,  xliv.  See  Prince  John;  Rich- 
ard I. 

Front  de  Boeuf,  Reginald,  Sir.  A brutal  baron,  in  league  with 
Prince  John.  He  was  vanquished  in  the  Ashby  tournament  by 
Ivanhoe  and  King  Richard.  While  Ivanhoe  was  in  Palestine  he 
held  his  barony  by  Prince  John’s  permission. 

A tall  and  strong  man,  whose  life  had  been  spent  in  public  war  or  private  feuds 
and  broils,  and  who  had  hesitated  at  no  means  of  extending  his  feudal  power; 
had  features  corresponding  to  his  character,  and  which  strongly  expressed  the 
fiercer  and  more  malignant  passions.  This  formidable  baron  was  clad  in  a 
leathern  doublet,  fitted  close  to  his  body,  which  was  frayed  and  soiled  with  the 
stains\of  his  armour.  He  had  no  weapon  excepting  his  poniard  at  his  belt,  which 
seemed  to  counterbalance  the  weight  of  the  bunch  of  rusty  keys  that  hung  at 
his  right  side.  Ch.  xxxii. 

De  Bracy  and  Bois-Guilbert  brought  their  captives  (Athelstane, 
Cedric,  Isaac,  Rebecca  and  Rowena)  to  his  Castle  of  Torquilstone. 
Front  de  Boeuf  claimed  the  Jew,  Isaac,  as  his  property,  and  said  to 
him: 

“ This  dungeon  is  no  place  for  trifling.  Prisoners  ten  thousand  times  more 
distinguished  than  thou  have  died  within  these  walls,  and  their  fate  hath  never 
been  known!  . . . Seest  thou,  Isaac,  . . . the  range  of  iron  bars  above  that  glow- 
ing charcoal?  — on  that  warm  couch  thou  shalt  lie  stripped  of  thy  clothes.  . . . 
One  of  these  slaves  shall  maintain  the  fire  beneath  thee,  while  the  other  shall 
anoint  thy  wretched  limbs  with  oil,  lest  the  roast  should  burn.  Now  choose 
betwixt  such  a scorching  bed  and  the  payment  of  a thousand  pounds  of  silver; 
. . . thou  hast  no  option.”  Ch.  xxii. 


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The  siege  and  capture  of  the  castle  prevented  the  execution  of 
this  threat.  He  was  mortally  wounded,  and  perished  amidst  the 
flames  of  Torquilstone,  haunted  with  the  memory  of  his  crimes  and 
taunted  by  Ulrica,  the  victim  of  his  family’s  sin. 

Ch.  vii,  viii,  xii,  xiv,  xxii,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxx.  See  Isaac; 
Ulrica. 

Giles.  Front  de  Boeuf’s  jailor.  Ch.  xxvii,  xxx. 

Guilbert.  One  of  Robin  Hood’s  men.  Ch.  xxxii. 

Gurtb.  Cedric’s  swine-herd;  faithful  to  his  master,  and  affection- 
ately attached  to  Ivanhoe.  He  was  impatient  of  thralldom,  and  was 
at  length  made  a freeman.  He 

Had  a stern,  savage  and  wild  aspect.  His  garment  was  of  the  simplest  form 
imaginable,  being  a close  jacket  with  sleeves,  composed  of  the  tanned  skin  of 
some  animal,  on  which  hair  had  been  originally  left,  but  which  had  been 
worn  off  in  several  places.  . . . This  primeval  vestment  reached  from  the  throat 
to  the  knees ; . . . there  was  no  wider  opening  at  the  collar  than  to  admit  the 
passage  of  the  head.  . . . Sandals  bound  with  thongs,  made  of  boar’s  hide,  pro- 
tected the  feet,  and  a roll  of  thin  leather  was  trained  artificially  around  the  legs, 
and  ascending  above  the  calf,  left  the  knees  bare  like  that  of  a Scottish  High- 
lander. To  make  the  jacket  set  yet  more  close  to  the  body,  it  was  gathered 
at  the  middle  by  a broad  belt,  secured  by  a brass  buckle,  to  one  side  of  which 
was  attached  a sort  of  script,  and  to  the  other  a ram's  horn  accoutred  with  a 
mouthpiece  for  the  purpose  of  blowing.  In  the  same  belt  was  stuck  one  of 
those  long,  broad,  sharp-pointed  and  two-edged  knives,  with  a buck’s  horn 
handle,  which  were  fabricated  in  the  neighbourhood,  and  bore  at  this  early  pe- 
riod the  name  of  Sheffield  whittle.  The  man  had  no  covering  upon  his  head, 
which  was  only  defended  by  his  own  thick  hair,  matted  and  twisted  together, 
and  scorched  by  the  influence  of  the  sun  into  a rusty,  dark-red  colour,  forming 
a contrast  with  the  overgrown  beard  on  his  cheeks,  which  was  rather  of  a yellow 
or  amber  hue.  One  part  of  his  dress  ...  is  too  remarkable  to  be  suppressed; 
it  was  a brass  ring,  resembling  a dog’s  collar,  but  without  any  opening,  soldered 
fast  round  his  neck,  so  loose  as  to  form  no  impediment  to  breathing,  yet  so 
tight  as  to  be  incapable  of  being  removed  excepting  by  the  use  of  a file.  On 
this  singular  gorget  was  engraved,  in  Saxon  characters,  an  inscription  of  the 
following  purport:  “ Gurth.  the  son  of  Beowulph,  is  the  born  thrall  of  Cedric 
of  Rotherwood.”  His*  aspect  was  bent  on  the  ground,  with  an  appearance  of 
deep  dejection;  . . . the  fire  which  occasionally  sparkled  in  his  red  eye  man- 
ifested that  there  slumbered,  under  the  appearance  of  sullen  despondency,  a 
sense  of  oppression  and  a disposition  to  resistance.  Ch.  i. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iv,  vi,  x,  xi,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxv,  xxviii,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xli,  xliv. 

Hamet.  Bois-Guilbert’s  Saracen  slave.  Ch.  ii. 

Herman  of  Goodalricke.  A Preceptor  of  the  Order  of  Templars. 
Ch.  xxxvii,  xxxviii. 

Higg*.  The  son  of  Snell.  A grateful  peasant,  whom  Rebecca  cured 
of  a dreadful  malady.  Ch.  xxxvii.  xxxviii. 


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Hood,  Robin.  The  gallant  and  generous  “King  of  Outlaws  and 
Prince  of  Good  Fellows.”  Under  the  name  of  Locksley  he  won  the 
prize  for  archery  in  the  tournament  at  Ashby. 

A stout,  well-set  yeoman,  arrayed  in  Lincoln  green,  having  twelve  arrows 
stuck  in  his  belt,  with  a baldrick  and  a badge  of  silver,  and  a bow  of  six  feet  in 
length  in  his  hand.  . . . His  countenance  ...  his  constant  exposure  to  the 
weather  had  rendered  brown  as  the  hazelnut.  Ch.  vii. 

He  was  instrumental  in  delivering  the  prisoners  from  Torquilstone 
Castle,  and  prevented  King  Richard’s  assassination: 

He  . . . extended  his  hand  to  Robin  Hood,  assured  him  of  his  full  pardon 
and  future  favour,  as  well  as  his  firm  resolution  to  restrain  the  tyrannical  exer- 
cise of  the  forest  rights.  . . . But  Richard’s  good  intentions  towards  the  bold 
outlaw  were  frustrated  by  the  King’s  untimely  death,  and  the  Charter  of  the  For- 
est was  extorted  from  the  unwilling  hands  of  King  John.  Ch.  xli. 

Ch.  vii,  xi,  xiii,  xix,  xx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xl,  xli.  See  King  Rich- 
ard; Friar  Tuck. 

Hubert.  An  expert  archer,  who  contested  with  Robin  Hood  at 
Ashby.  Ch.  xiii. 

Hundebert.  Cedric's  major-domo.  Ch.  iii. 

Isaac  of  York.  A wealthy  old  Jew ; Rebecca’s  father. 

The  Jew’s  dress  . . . was  a plain  russet  cloak  of  many  folds,  covering  a dark 
purple  tunic.  He  had  large  boots,  lined  with  fur.  ...  He  wore  a high,  square 
yellow  cap,  of  peculiar  fashion,  assigned  to  his  nation  to  distinguish  them  from 
Christians.  Ch.  v. 

The  Jew  had  a constant  struggle  with  his  avaricious  nature,  but 
had  a devoted  and  redeeming  love  for  his  daughter,  Rebecca.  They 
were  both  imprisoned  at  Torquilstone.  Notwithstanding  threats  of 
torture,  he  refused  to  pay  any  ransom  unless  Rebecca  was  delivered 
to  him  “ in  safety  and  honor.”  To  save  her  he  would  have  endured 
any  agony.  He  afterward  sought  protection  for  himself  and  daugh- 
ter in  a foreign  land. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xix,  xxi,  xxii,  xxviii,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxv, 
xxxviii,  xliv.  See  Front  de  Boeuf;  Rebecca. 

Ivanlioe.  Cedric’s  son  ; a handsome  Saxon  knight  of  twenty- five, 
who  had  been  disinherited  by  his  father  on  account  of  his  love  for 
the  Lady  Rowena.  He  was  a favorite  with  King  Richard,  and  won 
great  renown  in  Palestine.  He  returned  to  England  disguised  as  a 
Palmer,  and  afterward  engaged  in  the  tournament  at  Ashby. 

He  . . . did  not  greatly  exceed  the  middle  size,  and  seemed  rather  slender 
than  strongly  made.  His  suit  of  armour  was  formed  of  steel,  richly  inlaid  with 
gold,  and  the  device  on  his  shield  was  a. young  oak  tree  pulled  up  by  the  roots, 
with  the  Spanish  word  Desdichado , signifying  Disinherited.  . . . The  dexterity 
with  which  he  managed  his  steed,  and  something  of  youthful  grace  which  he 
displayed  in  his  manner,  won  him  the  favour  of  the  multitude.  Ch.  viii. 


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He  vanquished  all  the  combatants,  and  was  crowned  the  cham- 
P10n'  He  ^as  w0«nded  in  the  tournament,  and  was  detained  as  a 
pnsoner  at  Torqmlstone  Castle.  Wilfred  of  Ivanhoe  was  the  flower 
of  chivalry  courteous  and  generous,  ever  ready  to  relieve  distress 
and  to  right  wrong,  loyal  to  his  sovereign  and  his  lady,  dauntless  in 
war  and  wise  in  council.  King  Richard  reconciled  Cedric  to  I van- 
no6  s marriage  with  Rowena. 

The  nuptials  of  our  hero,  thus  formally  approved  by  his  father  were  cele- 
brated m the  most  august  of  temples,  the  noble  Minster  of  York.'  The  Kiiw 
himself  attended.  The  church  gave  her  full  solemnities,  graced  with  all  the 
TP  Jd°Ur  whlc  l she  of  Rome  knows  how  to  apply  with  such  brilliant  effect 
vanhoe  distinguished  himself  in  the  service  of  Richard,  and  was  graced  wRh 
farther  marks  of  the  royal  favour.  Ch.  xliv.  B 

C.h.'.  n\!V>  v’  V1>  vn>  Vlli>  ix>  x>  xi>  xii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxi,  xl,  xli,  xlii 
xlm,  xliv.  See  Cedric;  Rebecca;  Rowena. 

John,  Prince.  King  Richard’s  traitorous  brother 

Wb°  ^marked  in  the  physiognomy  of  the  Prince  a dissolute  audacity 
) Jed  wnh  extreme  haughtiness  and  indifference  to  the  feelings  of  others’ 
could  not  yet  deny  to  his  countenance  that  sort  of  comeliness  which  belongs  to 

of  cTurtesy.  We"  f°rmed  * m°deled  by  art  t0  the  Hsual  ™les 

One  of  his  courtiers  said  of  him : 

L\!riT  Urvi8e  as,hc  is  profligate’  and  as  likely  to  be  an  ungrateful  master 
a.  he  has  already  proved  a rebellious  son  and  an  unnatural  brother.”  Ch.  xv. 

Richard  punished  John’s  accomplices,  but  forgave  his  brother. 

Ch.  vii,  vin,  ix,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xxxiv,  xliv.  See  King  Richard- 
also  Prince  John,  in  “ The  Betrothed." 

Locksley.  See  Robin  Hood. 

Malkin.  The  Prior  of  St.  Botolph’s  “ gentle  and  smooth-faced  ” 
mare.  Ch.  xl,  xli. 

Malvoism,  Albert.  A conspirator  against  Richard.  Bois-Guilbert’s 
tnend  and  a dissolute,  unprincipled  and  hypocritical  Preceptor  of 
the  Order  of  Templars.  Ch.  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xliii,  xliv. 
See  Sir  Philip  Malvoisin. 

Malvoism,  Sir  Philip.  A conspirator  against  Richard,  who  was 
vanquished  at  the  tournament  by  Ivanhoe.  Himself  and  his  brother 
Albert  were  executed  for  treason. 

No  one,  however,  pitied  the  fate  of  the  two  Malvoisins,  who  only  suffered  the 
SriSr  We“  d6SerVed  by  aCtS  °f  fal-h00d-  criieltyand  op- 

Ch.  vii,  viii,  xiv,  xliv. 

Montdidier.  A haughty  and  impoverished  Norman,  who  addressed 
Isaac  as  “ Dog  of  an  unbeliever!  Whelp  of  a she-wolf ! ” Ch.  vii. 


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Mont-Fitchet,  Conrade.  The  Grand  Master’s  confidant  and  a 
bigoted  Preceptor  of  the  Order  of  Templars.  One  of  the  four  before 
whom  Rebecca  was  tried.  Ch.  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xliii.  See 
Beaumanoir. 

Oswald.  Cedric’s  cup-bearer.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  xviii. 

Rebecca.  A Jewess;  the  daughter  of  Isaac  of  York. 

The  figure  of  Rebecca  might,  indeed,  have  compared  with  the  proudest  beau- 
ties of  England.  . . . Her  form  was  exquisitely  symmetrical,  and  was  shown  to 
advantage  by  a sort  of  eastern  dress,  which  she  wore  according  to  the  fashion  of 
the  females  of  her  nation.  Her  turban  of  yellow  silk  suited  w’eli  with  the  dark- 
ness of  her  complexion.  The  brilliancy  of  her  eyes,  the  superb  arch  of  her  eye- 
brows, her  well  formed  aquiline  nose,  her  teeth  as  white  as  pearl,  and  the  profu- 
sion of  her  sable  tresses,  which,  each  arranged  in  its  own  little  spiral  of  twisted 
curls,  fell  down  upon  as  much  of  a lovely  neck  and  bosom  as  a simarre  of  the 
richest  Persian  silk,  exhibiting  flowers  in  their  natural  colours  embossed  upon  a 
purple  ground,  permitted  to  be  visible, — all  these  constituted  a combination  of 
loveliness  which  yielded  not  to  the  most  beautiful  of  the  maidens  who  surround- 
ed her.  It  is  true  that  of  the  golden  and  pearl-studded  clasps  which  closed  her 
vest  from  the  throat  to  the  waist  the  three  uppermost  were  left  unfastened,  on 
account  of  the  heat,  which  something  enlarged  the  prospect  to  which  we  allude. 
A diamond  necklace,  with  pendants  of  inestimable  value,  were  by  this  means  also 
made  more  conspicuous.  The  feather  of  an  ostrich,  fastened  in  her  turban  by 
an  agraffe  set  with  brilliants,  was  another  distinction  of  the  beautiful  Jewess, 
scoffed  and  sneered  at  by  the  proud  dames  wrho  sat  above  her,  but  secretly  en- 
vied by  those  wrho  affected  to  deride  them.  Ch.  vii. 

Rebecca  was  as  generous  as  her  father  was  avaricious.  The 
wounded  Ivanhoe  was  nursed  at  Isaac’s  house  after  the  tournament. 
Their  traveling  party  were  detained  as  prisoners  at  Torquilstone 
Castle,  and  she  described  to  her  fellow-captive,  Ivanhoe,  the  siege 
from  her  dangerous  position  at  the  loop-hole.  She  devotedly  loved 
the  Knight,  whom  she  so  carefully  nursed,  but  she  well  knew  that 
her  passion  was  hopeless,  on  account  of  the  prejudice  against  those 
of  her  faith,  and  also  Ivanhoe ’s  attachment  to  the  Lady  Rowena. 
Rebecca  offered  to  the  Templar,  Bois-Guilbert,  any  sum  he  should 
demand  as  her  ransom,  but  he  refused  to  liberate  her: 

“What  wouldst  thou  have  of  me,”  said  Rebecca,  “if  not  my  wealth?  . . . 
You  are  a Christian  — I am  a Jewress;  our  union  were  contrary  to  the  laws  alike 
of  the  church  and  the  synagogue.” 

“ It  were  so,  indeed,”  replied  the  Templar,  laughing.  “Wed  witha  Jewess?  . . . 
Not  if  she  were  the  Queen  of  Sheba.  . . . Marriage  wrere  an  enduring  crime  on 
the  part  of  a Templar;  but  what  lesser  folly  I may  practise  I shall  speedily  be 
absolved  from  at  the  next  preceptory  of  our  order.  . . . Thou  art  the  captive  of 
my  bow  and  spear,  . . . nor  will  I abate  an  inch  of  my  right,  or  abstain  from 
taking  by  violence  what  thou  refusest  to  entreaty  or  necessity.  . . . Submit  to 
thy  fate,  embrace  our  religion,  and  thou  shalt  go  forth  in  such  state  that  many  a 
Norman  lady  shall  yield  as  well  in  pomp  as  in  beauty  to  the  favourite  of  the  best 
lance  among  the  defenders  of  the  Temple.” 

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“Submit  to  my  fate!”  said  Rebecca;  “and,  sacred  heaven,  to  what  a fate! 
Embrace  thy  religion ! And  what  religion  can  it  be  that  harbours  such  a villain? 
Thou , the  best  lance  of  the  Templars ! Craven  knight ! Forsworn  priest ! . . . 
I defy  thee.  The  God  of  Abraham’s  promise  hath  opened  an  escape  to  his 
daughter,  even  from  this  abyss  of  infamy.”  As  she  spoke  she  threw  open  the 
latticed  window  which  led  to  the  bartizan,  and  in  an  instant  after  stood  on  the  very 
verge  of  the  parapet,  with  not  the  slightest  screen  between  her  and  the  tremen- 
dous depth  below.  . . . “Remain  where  thou  art,  proud  Templar,  or,  at  thy 
choice,  advance!  One  foot  nearer  and  I plunge  myself  from  the  precipice;  my 
body  shall  be  crushed  out  of  the  very  form  of  humanity  upon  the  stones  of  that 
courtyard  ere  it  become  the  victim  of  thy  brutality  ! ” 

“ Rebecca,  she  who  could  prefer  death  to  dishonour  must  have  a proud  and 
powerful  soul.  Mine  thou  must  be ! — Nay,  start  not,”  he  added.  “ It  must  be 
with  thine  own  consent  and  on  thine  own  terms.”  Ch.  xxiv. 

From  the  flames  of  the  Castle  of  Torquilstone  the  Templar  carried 
Rebecca  to  the  Preceptory  of  Templestowe,  where  he  expected  to 
prosecute  his  suit  in  safety.  The  bigoted  Grand  Master  tried  and 
convicted  her  of  sorcery  on  the  grounds  of  her  religion,  her  medical 
skill  and  Bois-Guilbert’s  infatuation.  She  was  condemned  to  death 
at  the  stake,  but  allowed  a trial  by  combat.  She  chose  Ivanhoe  as 
her  champion,  and  the  Temple  was  to  be  represented  by  Bois-Guil- 
bert.  In  vain  Bois-Guilbert  prayed  her  to  fly  with  him,  promising 
to  win  her  a brilliant  future.  Her  rectitude  of  principle  and  loyalty 
to  her  religion  and  her  own  heart  sustained  her  while  surrounded 
by  temptations  and  threatened  by  an  awful  death.  Bois-Guilbert 
said: 

“ Would  to  heaven  we  had  never  met,  or  that  thou  hadst  been  noble  in  birth 
and  Christian  in  faith ! . . . I could  even  wish  myself  one  of  thy  own  degraded 
nation ; my  hand,  conversant  with  ingots  and  shekels,  instead  of  spear  and 
shield ; my  head  bent  down  before  each  petty  noble,  and  my  look  only  terrible 
to  the  shivering  and  bankrupt  debtor  — this  could  I wish,  Rebecca,  to  be  near  to 
thee  in  life,  and  to  escape  the  fearful  share  I must  have  in  thy  death.” 

“ Thou  hast  spoken  the  Jew,”  said  Rebecca,  “ as  the  persecution  of  such  as 
thou  has  made  him.  . . . Know,  proud  knight,  we  number  names  among  us  to 
which  your  boasted  northern  nobility  is  as  the  gourd  compared  with  the  cedar  — 
names  that  ascend  far  back  to  those  high  times  when  the  Divine  Presence  shook 
the  mercy  seat  between  the  cherubim,  and  which  derived  their  splendour  from 
no  earthly  prince,  but  from  the  awful  voice  which  bade  their  fathers  be  nearest 
of  the  congregation  to  the  vision  — such  were  the  princes  of  the  house  of  Jacob.” 
Rebecca's  colour  rose  as  she  boasted  the  ancient  glories  of  her  race,  but  faded 
as  she  added,  with  a sigh,  “ Such  were  the  princes  of  Judah,  now  such  no  more ! 
They  are  trampled  down  like  the  shorn  grass,  and  mixed  with  mire  of  the  ways. 
Yet  there  are  those  among  them  who  shame  not  such  high  descent,  and  of  such 
shall  be  the  daughter  of  Isaac  the  son  of  Adonikam ! Farewell ! I envy  not  thy 
blood-won  honours  — I envy  not  thy  barbarous  descent  from  northern  hea- 
thens — I envy  not  thy  faith,  which  is  ever  in  thy  mouth,  but  never  in  thy  heart 
or  in  thy  practice.”  Ch.  xxxix. 


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The  fatal  day  came.  The  execution  of  her  sentence  was  delayed, 
at  Rebecca’s  request,  several  hours,  to  allow  time  for  her  champion 
to  arrive.  Calm  and  trusting,  she  waited,  and  Ivanhoe,  at  length, 
came.  Bois-Guilbert  died  from  the  excitement  of  the  terrible  occa- 
sion, and  Rebecca  was  pronounced  free  and  guiltless. 

Rebecca  saw  and  heard  nothing.  She  was  locked  in  the  arms  of  her  aged 
father,  giddy  and  almost  senseless  with  the  rapid  change  of  circumstances 
around  her.  But  one  word  from  Isaac  at  length  recalled  her  scattered  feelings. 
“ Let  us  go,”  he  said,  “ my  dear  daughter,  my  recovered  treasure  — let  us  go  to 
throw  ourselves  at  the  feet  of  the  good  youth.” 

“Not  so,”  said  Rebecca,  “ O no, — no  — no.  I must  not  at  this  moment  dare 

to  speak  to  him.  Alas!  I should  say  more  than No,  my  father,  let  us 

instantly  leave  this  evil  place.  . . . For  the  sake  of  thy  beloved  Rachel  . . . 
grant  me  my  request  — not  now.”  Ch.  xliv. 

Before  Rebecca  and  her  father  left  England,  she  called  upon  Ivan- 
hoe’s  bride,  Rowena,  and  expressed  to  her  the  gratitude  she  felt  for 
Ivanhoe’s  championship,  and  as  a parting  gift  gave  her  a casket  of 
magnificent  diamonds,  saying  that  she  would  never  wear  them 
again.  Rowena  was  touched  by  her  dignity  and  melancholy,  and 
the  remembrance  of  her  kindness  to  Ivanhoe,  so  she  urged  her  to 
remain  with  them,  and  become  a Christian.  Rebecca  answered: 

“ That  may  not  be.  I may  not  change  the  faith  of  my  fathers  like  a garment 
unsuited  for  the  climate  in  which  I seek  to  dwell.  . . . Since  the  time  of  Abra- 
ham downwards,  have  been  women  who  have  devoted  their  thoughts  to  heaven, 
and  their  actions  to  works  of  kindness.  . . . Among  these  will  Rebecca  be 
numbered.  Say  this  to  thy  lord,  should  he  chance  to  enquire  after  the  fate  of 
her  whose  life  he  saved.”  There  was  an  involuntary  tremor  on  Rebecca’s 
voice,  and  a tenderness  of  accent,  which  perhaps  betrayed  more  than  she  would 
willingly  have  expressed.  She  hastened  to  bid  Rowena  adieu.  . . . The  fair 
Saxon  related  the  singular  conference  to  her  husband,  on  whose  mind  it  made  a 
deep  impression.  . . . Yet  it  would  be  enquiring  too  curiously  to  ask  whether 
the  recollection  of  Rebecca’s  beauty  and  magnanimity  did  not  recur  to  his  mind 
more  frequently  than  the  fair  descendant  of  Alfred  might  altogether  have 
approved.  Ch.  xliv. 

Ch.  vii,  ix,  x,  xix,  xxi,  xxiv,  xxvi,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxi,  xxxvi,  xxxvii, 
xxxviii,  xxxix,  xliii,  xliv.  See  Introduction  (1830) ; also  Beau- 
manoir;  Bois-Guilbert;  Isaac;  Ivanhoe;  Rowena. 

Reuben.  Isaac’s  servant.  Ch.  x-xxviii. 

Richard  I.  King  of  England.  Coeur  de  Lion.  He  returned  to 
England,  after  a long  absence  in  Palestine,  at  a time  when  his 
brother’s  conspiracy  against  him  was  the  most  formidable.  Never- 
theless, he  performed  remarkable  feats  of  valor  at  the  Ashby 
tournament,  disguised  as  The  Black  Sluggard  and  The  Knight  of 
the  Fetterlock.  As  The  Black  Knight  he  wanders  in  Sherwood 
Forest  and  revels  with  Friar  Tuck.  He  conducts  the  successful 


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siege  against  Torquilstone  Castle,  and  lingers  with  Robin  Hood  and 
his  outlaws,  although  he  has  barely  escaped  assassination. 

More  happy,  probably,  in  this  chance  meeting  with  Robin  Hood  and  his 
foresters  than  he  would  have  been  in  again  assuming  his  royal  state,  and  pre- 
siding over  a splendid  circle  of  peers  and  nobles.  Novelty  in  society  and  adven- 
ture were  the  zest  of  life  to  Richard  Ccenr  de  Lion,  and  it  had  its  highest  relish 
when  enhanced  by  dangers  encountered  and  surmounted.  In  the  lion-hearted 
King,  the  brilliant  but  useless  character  of  a knight  of  romance  was  in  a great 
measure  realized  and  revived,  and  the  personal  glory  which  he  acquired  by  his 
own  deeds  of  arms  was  far  more  dear  to  his  excited  imagination  than  that  which 
a course  of  policy  and  wisdom  would  have  spread  around  his  government. 
Accordingly,  his  reign  was  like  the  course  of  a brilliant  and  rapid  meteor,  which 
shoots  along  the  face  of  heaven,  shedding  around  an  unnecessary  and  porten- 
tous light,  which  is  instantly  swallowed  up  by  universal  darkness;  his  feats  of 
chivalry  furnishing  themes  for  bards  and  minstrels,  but  affording  none  of  those 
solid  benefits  to  his  country  on  which  history  loves  to  pause,  and  hold  up  as 
an  example  to  posterity.  But  in  his  present  company  Richard  showed  to  the 
greatest  possible  advantage.  He  was  gay,  good-humoured,  and  fond  of  man- 
hood in  every  rank  of  life.  Ch.  xli. 

Ch.  xii,  xvi,  xvii,  xx,  xxv,  xxix,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xl,  xli,  xlii,  xliv. 
See  Robin  Hood;  Prince  John;  also  King  Richard,  in  “ The 
Talisman." 

Rowena,  Lady.  A beautiful  Saxon  heiress.  She  was  Cedric’s 
ward,  and  a descendant  from  Alfred.  Cedric  was  anxious  for  her 
marriage  with  Athelstane,  hoping  in  this  way  to  unite  the  contend- 
ing factions,  and  to  reestablish  the  Saxon  monarchy.  He  banished 
his  son  Ivanhoe  from  his  home,  on  account  of  the  love  between  that 
knight  and  Rowena. 

Formed  in  the  best  proportions  of  her  sex,  Row^ena  wras  tall  in'  stature,  yet 
not  so  much  so  as  to  attract  observation  on  account  of  superior  height.  Her 
complexion  was  exquisitely  fair;  but  the  noble  cast  of  her  head  and  features 
prevented  the  insipidity  which  sometimes  attaches  to  fair  beauties.  Her  clear 
blue  eye,  w'hich  sat  enshrined  beneath  a graceful  eyebrowr  of  brown,  sufficiently 
marked  to  give  expression  to  the  forehead,  seemed  capable  to  kindle  as  w^ell  as 
melt,  to  command  as  well  as  to  beseech.  If  mildness  were  the  more  natural 
expression  of  such  a combination  of  features,  it  was  plain  that,  in  the  present 
instance,  the  exercise  of  habitual  superiority,  and  the  reception  of  general 
homage,  had  given  to  the  Saxon  lady  a loftier  character,  which  mingled  with,  and 
qualified,  that  bestowed  by  nature.  Her  profuse  hair,  of  a colour  betwixt  brown 
and  flaxen,  was  arranged  in  a fanciful  and  graceful  manner  in  numerous  ring- 
lets, to  form  w hich  art  had  probably  aided  nature.  These  locks  wrere  braided 
with  gems,  and,  being  wrorn  at  full  length,  intimated  the  noble  and  free-born 
condition  of  the  maiden.  A golden  chain,  to  which  wras  attached  a small  reli- 
quary of  the  same  metal,  hung  round  her  neck.  She  wore  bracelets  on  her 
arms,  w-hich  were  bare.  Her  dress  was  an  undergowm  and  kirtle  of  pale  sea- 
green  silk,  over  which  hung  a long  loose  robe,  which  reached  to  the  ground, 
having  very  wide  sleeves,  which  came  dowTn,  however,  very  little  belowr  the 
elbow.  This  robe  wras  of  crimson,  and  manufactured  out  of  the  very  finest 


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wool.  A veil  of  silk,  interwoven  with  gold,  was  attached  to  the  upper  part  of 
it,  which  could  be,  at  the  wearer's  pleasure,  either  drawn  over  the  face  and 
bosom  after  the  Spanish  fashion,  or  disposed  as  a sort  of  drapery  round  the 
shoulders.  Ch.  iv. 

At  the  tournament  she  was  chosen  the  Queen  of  Love  and 
Beauty,  and  when  she  crowned  the  victor  she  found  him  to  be  her 
long  absent  and  wounded  lover,  Ivanhoe.  On  her  return  from  the 
tournament  she  was  captured  and  confined  in  the  Castle  of  Tor- 
quilstone  by  the  enamoured  De  Bracy;  but  a speedy  rescue  termi- 
nated her  persecution.  She  had  no  belief  or  interest  in  the  throne 
which  Cedric  had  hoped  for  her,  and  she  so  detested  Athelstane 
that  she  resolved  to  take  the  veil  sooner  than  marry  him.  Ivanhoe 
and  Rowena  were,  at  length  married. 

Ivanhoe  . . . lived  long  and  happily  with  Rowena,  for  they  were  attached  to 
each  other  by  the  bonds  of  early  affection,  and  they  loved  each  other  the  more 
from  the  recollection  of  the  obstacles  which  had  impeded  their  union.  Ch.  xliv. 
Ch.  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  ix,  xii,  xiii,  xviii,  xix,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xlii, 
xliv.  See  Athelstane;  Cedric;  Ivanhoe. 

Saint  Maur.  One  of  Front  de  Boeuf ’s  retainers.  Ch.  xxx. 

Scathlock.  One  of  Robin  Hood’s  men.  Ch.  xli. 

Seth.  Isaac  the  Jew’s  servant.  Ch.  x,  xxviii. 

Stephen.  One  of  Front  de  Boeuf’s  retainers.  Ch.  xxx. 

The  Black  Knight.  See  King  Richard. 

The  Disinherited  Knight.  See  Ivanhoe. 

The  Knight  of  the  Fetterlock.  See  King  Richard. 

The  Miller.  One  of  Robin  Hood’s  men.  Ch.  xi,  xxxii,  xli. 

The  Prior  of  Saint  Botolph.  Old,  “ pursy  and  important.”  Ch.  xl. 

Three  Spears  of  Spyinghow.  Three  northern  men-at-arms. 
Ch.  xxxiv,  xl. 

Tuck,  Friar.  The  friar  of  Robin  Hood’s  band;  the  clerk  of  Cop- 
manhurst. 

The  hermit  . . . threw  back  his  cowl  and  showed  a round  bullet  head,  be- 
longing to  a man  in  the  prime  of  life.  His  close-shaven  crown,  surrounded  by 
a circle  of  stiff,  curled,  black  hair,  had  something  the  appearance  of  a parish 
pinfold  begirt  by  its  high  hedge.  The  features  expressed  nothing  of  monastic 
austerity  or  ascetic  privations;  on  the  contrary,  it  was  a bold,  bluff  countenance, 
with  broad,  black  eyebrows,  a well-turned  forehead,  and  cheeks  round  and  ver- 
milion as  those  of  a trumpeter,  from  which  descended  a long  and  curly  black 
beard.  Such  a visage,  joined  to  the  brawny  frame  of  the  holy  man,  spoke  rather 
of  sirloins  and  haunches  than  of  pease  and  pulse.  Ch.  xvi. 

King  Richard,  incognito  as  The  Black  Knight,  having  lost  his  way 
in  Sherwood  Forest,  sought  the  friar’s  hospitality.  With  wine,  feast- 
ing and  song,  they  made  the  night  merry.  Their  conviviality  was 


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interrupted  by  Robin  Hood,  who  summoned  them  to  the  rescue  of 
the  travelers  detained  at  Torquil stone  Castle. 

4k  I am  no  longer  a shaveling  than  while  my  frock  is  on  my  back.  When  I am 
cased  in  my  green  cassock,  I will  drink,  swear,  and  woo  a lass,  with  any  blithe 
forester/1  said  the  transformed  priest.  Ch.  xx. 

In  the  course  of  the  intimacy  between  the  King  and  the  outlaw 
they  even  exchanged  “cuffs.”  The  abaslied  friar  thus  refused  the 
King’s  offer  to  make  him  a yeoman  of  the  royal  guard: 

“My  liege,11  said  the  friar,  “I  humbly  crave  your  pardon:  and  you  would 
humbly  grant  my  excuse,  did  you  know  how  the  sin  of  laziness  has  beset  me. 
Saint  Dunstan  — may  he  be  gracious  to  us!  — stands  quiet  in  his  niche,  though 
I should  forget  my  orisons  in  killing  a fat  buck  — I stay  out  of  my  cell  some- 
times a night,  doing  I wot  not  what  — Saint  Dunstan  never  complains  — a quiet 
master  he  is,  and  a peaceful,  as  ever  was  made  of  wood.  But  to  be  a yeoman 
in  attendance  on  my  sovereign  the  King  — the  honour  is  great,  doubtless  — yet,  if 
I were  to  step  aside  to  comfort  a widow  in  one  corner,  or  to  kill  a deer  in  an- 
other, it  would  be  4 Where  is  the  dog  priest? 1 says  one.  ...  4 The  unfrocked  villain 
destroys  more  venison  than  half  the  country  besides,1  says  one  keeper;  4And  is 
hunting  after  every  shy  doe  in  the  country ! 1 quoth  a second.  ...  I pray  you 
leave  me  as  you  found  me ; or  if  in  aught  you  desire  to  extend  your  benevolence 
to  me,  that  I may  be  considered  as  the  poor  clerk  of  Saint  Dunstan’s  cell  in  Cop- 
manhurst,  to  whom  any  small  donation  will  be  most  thankfully  acceptable.11 
Ch.  xl. 

Ch.  xvi,  xvii,  xx,  xxv,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xl,  xlii,  xliii.  See  Robin 
Hood;  Richard. 

Ulrica.  A venomous  and  remorseful  old  Saxon  hag,  who  was  neg- 
lected and  despised  by  Front  de  Boeuf,  whose  mistress  she  had 
formerly  been.  She  says  to  Rebecca: 

44 1 was  as  young,  and  twice  as  fair,  as  thou,  when  Front  de  Boeuf,  father  of 
this  Reginald,  and  his  Normans  stormed  this  castle.  My  father  and  his  seven 
sons  defended  their  inheritance  from  story  to  story,  from  chamber  to  chamber  — 
there  was  not  a room,  not  a step  of  the  stair  that  was  not  slippery  with  their 
blood.  They  died  — they  died,  every  man;  and  ere  their  bodies  were  cold,  and 
ere  their  blood  was  dried,  I had  become  the  prey  and  the  scorn  of  the  con- 
queror.11 Ch.  xxiv. 

She  says  to  Cedric: 

44  Can  the  wrinkled,  decrepit  hag  before  thee  forget  she  was  once  the 
daughter  of  the  noble  Thane  of  Torquilstone?  . . . Yes,  in  these  halls,  stained 
with  the  noble  and  pure  blood  of  my  father  and  brethren  ...  to  have  lived  the 
paramour  of  their  murderer  . . . was  to  render  every  breath  which  I drew  of 
vital  air  a crime  and  a curse.  . . . Long  had  the  smouldering  fire  of  discord 
glowed  between  the  tyrant  father  and  his  savage  son  — long  had  I nursed  in  se- 
cret the  unnatural  hatred,  . . . and  at  his  own  board  fell  my  oppressor  by  the 
hand  of  his  own  son.  ...  To  act  as  I have  acted,  to  think  as  I have  thought, 
requires  the  maddening  love  of  pleasure,  mingled  with  the  keen  appetite  of  re- 
venge, the  proud  consciousness  of  power.11  Ch.  xxvii. 

She  assisted  the  besiegers,  and  set  fire  to  Torquilstone  Castle.. 


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She  died  amidst  the  flames,  demoniacally  singing  a Saxon  war-song. 
Ch.  xxiv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxx,  xxxi.  See  Front  de  Boeuf. 
tJrfried.  The  name  assumed  by  Ulrica  to  hide  her  shame.  See  Ul- 
rica. 

WaltheofF,  Abbot.  A hospitable  Saxon.  Ch.  xviii. 

Wamba.  Cedric’s  born  thrall,  and  fantastically  dressed  jester. 

The  looks  of  Wamba  . . . indicated,  as  usual  with  his  class,  a sort  of  vacant 
curiosity,  and  fidgety  impatience  of  any  posture  of  repose,  together  with  the  ut- 
most self-satisfaction  respecting  his  own  situation  and  the  appearance  which  he 
made.  Ch.  i. 

Disguised  as  a friar,  he  cunningly  and  faithfully  managed  Cedric’s 
escape  from  Torquilstone  Castle,  and  requested,  as  a reward  for  this 
perilous  service,  that  his  friend  Gurth  should  be  made  a freeman. 
While  traveling  with  the  King  he  insisted  upon  carrying  the  bugle 
which  Robin  Hood  had  given  Richard  to  blow  if  ever  endangered 
in  Sherwood  Forest. 

Content  you,  Sir  Knight,  it  is  in  safe  keeping.  When  Valour  and  Folly  travel, 
Folly  should  bear  the  horn,  because  she  can  blow  the  best.  Ch.  xl. 

He  saved  the  disguised  King’s  life  by  his  vigorous  blowing. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iv,  vi,  vii,  xviii,  xix,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xl,  xli, 
xliv.  See  Gurth. 

Wetheral,  Stephen.  A brutal  soldier  called  “ Stephen  Steelheart.” 
Ch.  xxxiv-xl. 

Winklebrand,  Louis.  De  Bracy’s  lieutenant.  Ch.  xxxiv.  See 

De  Bracy. 

Wolfram.  The  perfidious  Abbot  of  St.  Edmund’s;  at  variance  with 
Athelstane.  Ch.  xlii-xliv.  See  Athelstane. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1830).  Dedicatory  Epistle.  I.  Condition  of  England  during  King 
Richard’s  absence  in  Palestine  — Gurth  and  Wamba.  II.  The  Templar,  Sir  Brian 
de  Bois-Guilbert  — Prior  Aymer  and  the  Palmer  guide.  III.  Cedric  the  Saxon’s 
household.  IV.  His  guests  — Lady  Rowena.  V.  The  Palmer  speaks  — The  chal- 
lenge. VI.  Rowena  inquires  of  the  Palmer  concerning  Ivanhoe  — The  Palmer 
assists  the  Jew’s  escape  — The  promised  armor.  VII.  Ashby  — Isaac  of  York  and 
his  daughter,  Rebecca.  VIII.  The  Tournament  — The  Disinherited  Knight  victo- 
rious. IX.  Curiosity  concerning  the  champion  — He  chooses  Rowena  as  the 
Queen  of  Love  and  Beauty.  X.  The  spoils  of  the  Tournament  — Gurth  and  the 
Jew  — Rebecca’s  liberality.  XI.  Gurth  and  the  robbers.  XII.  The  Tournament 
continued  — Le  Noil ' Faineant  — Rowena  crowns  the  Disinherited  Knight  — The 
denouement.  XIII.  Comments  concerning  Ivanlioe’s  return  — A message  from 
France  — Locksley  and  the  archery  test.  XIV.  Prince  John’s  banquet  — Cedric’s 
toast.  XV.  Plots  of  Fitzurse  and  De  Bracy.  XVI.  The  Black  Knight  and  Friar 
Tuck.  XVII.  Conviviality.  XVIII.  Gurth's  humiliation  — Athelstane  the  Un- 


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ready.  XIX.  Isaac  and  Rebecca  join  the  travelers  — The  attack  and  capture  — 
Gurth  and  Locksley.  XX.  Locksley  summons  the  revelers  to  the  rescue.  XXI. 
Bois-Guilbert  and  De  Bracy  — Front  de  Boeuf ’s  Castle  of  Torquilstone.  XXII. 
Front  de  Boeuf  and  the  Jew.  XXIII.  De  Bracy  and  Rowena  — The  Barons  of 
this  period.  XXIV.  Bois-Guilbert  and  Rebecca.  XXV.  The  challenge  and  the 
reply.  XXVI.  Wamba  rescues  Cedric.  XXVII.  Ulrica's  confession  — The  out- 
look. XXVIII.  Rebecca  and  the  wounded  Ivanhoe.  XXIX.  Rebecca  describes 
the  siege  to  Ivanhoe  — Her  reflections.  XXX.  “To  the  Wall”  — Ulrica  and  the 
dying  Front  de  Boeuf.  XXXI.  “All  is  lost,  the  castle  burns”  — The  Templar 
flies  with  Rebecca  — Ulrica's  death.  XXXII.  The  spoils  — Gurth  a freeman  — 
Locksley's  gift  to  the  Black  Knight  — The  cuff  — Prior  Aymer  again.  XXXIII. 
The  ransoms  — Locksley  and  Isaac  — The  Knight's  farewell.  XXXIV.  “Richard 
is  in  England”  — The  conspiracy.  XXXV.  Isaac  goes  to  Templestowe  — The 
Grand  Master  Beaumanoir.  XXXVI.  Bois-Guilbert’s  distress.  XXXVII.  Re- 
becca's trial  and  sentence  for  sorcery  — “Demand  a champion.”  XXXVIII.  Bois- 
Guilbert  the  Temple's  champion  — Ivanhoe  Rebecca’s  choice.  XXXIX.  Bois- 
Guilbert,  in  vain,  urges  Rebecca  to  fly  with  him.  XL.  The  outlaws  prevent  Rich- 
ard's assassination  — Fitzurse’s  banishment  — Robin  Hood  — Friar  Tuck  and  the 
King.  XLI.  Richard  lingers  in  Sherwood  Forest  — Robin  Hood's  strategy  — The 
Castle  of  Coningsburgh.  XLII.  Mourning  for  Athelstane  — Cedric  and  the  King  — 
Ivanhoe  and  his  father  — Athelstane's  resurrection.  XLIII.  The  lists  at  Temple- 
stowe—Waiting,  wooing  and  rescue.  XLIV.  “Richard  is  himself  again'’  — Re- 
becca and  Isaac  — Marriage  of  Ivanhoe  and  Rowena  — Rebecca  and  Rowena  — 
Ivanhoe  and  the  King's  favor. 


THE  MOHASTEKY. 

A ROMANCE. 


ARGUMENT. 

HPHE  MONASTERY  and  its  sequel,  “ The  Abbot,"  are  represented 
as  manuscripts  given  by  a Benedictine  monk  to  the  Antiquarian, 
Captain  Cuthbert  Clutterbuck,  of  Kennaquhair,  who  forwards  them  to 
the  “Author  of  Waverley  ” for  revision  and  publication. 

Captain  Clutterbuck,  the  imaginary  editor  of  11  The  Monastery  ” . . . is  described 
as  a character  which  sometimes  occurs  in  actual  society  — a person  who,  having 
spent  his  life  within  the  necessary  duties  of  a technical  profession,  from  which  he 
has  at  length  been  emancipated,  finds  himself  without  any  occupation  whatever, 
and  is  apt  to  become  the  prey  of  ennui,  until  he  discovers  some  petty  subject  of 
investigation  commensurate  to  his  talents,  the  study  of  which  gives  him  employ- 
ment in  solitude ; while  the  conscious  possession  of  information  peculiar  to  himself 
adds  to  his  consequence  in  society.  Int.  to  ''''The  Monastery  ” (1830). 

The  celebrated  ruins  of  Melrose  Abbey  is  the  scehe  of  the  romance 
— designated  as  the  “Monastery  of  St.  Mary’s  of  Kennaquhair  and 
its  dependencies.”  The  epoch  is  the  Reformation  of  Queen  Mary  of 
Scotland’s  reign.  

Avenel,  Lady  Alice.  Mary  Avenel’s  mother.  Her  castle  was 
depredated  by  the  English  borderers,  and  her  daughter’s  inheritance 
usurped  by  Julian  Avenel. 

The  Lady  of  Avenel  had  been  meek  and  courteous  in  her  prosperity;  in 
adversity,  therefore,  she  met  with  the  greatest  sympathy.  Ch.  iii. 

Her  health  failed  under  the  weight  of  her  misfortunes,  and  she 
sought  consolation  in  the  bible,  and  died  infected,  as  the  monks 
said,  with  heretical  opinions.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  viii.  See  Mary  Ave- 
nel; White  Lady. 

Avenel,  Julian.  A border  baron,  who  seized  his  niece’s  estates. 
He  was  much  dreaded,  and  lived  with  a lawless  band  in  the  formida- 
ble castle  of  Avenel.  He  was  outlawed  by  both  Scotland  and  Eng- 
land. He  was  tall  and  powerful  in  frame,  and  wore  a shirt  of  mail. 
His  countenance  was  handsome,  but  had  been  worn  by  fatigues  and 
violent  passions. 


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The  situation  of  Julian  Avenel,  engaged  in  a variety  of  feuds,  and  a party  to 
almost  every  dark  and  mysterious  transaction  which  was  on  foot  in  that  wild  and 
military  frontier,  required  all  these  precautions  for  security.  His  own  ambigu- 
ous and  doubtful  course  of  policy  had  increased  these  dangers ; for  he  made  pro- 
fessions to  both  parties  in  the  state.  . . . His  life  was  a life  of  expedients  and 
peril;  and  while,  in  pursuit  of  his  interest,  he  made  all  the  doubles  which  he 
thought  necessary  to  attain  his  object,  he  often  overran  his  prey,  and  missed 
that  which  he  might  have  gained  by  observing  a straighter  course.  Ch.  xxiii. 

He  was  slain  in  the  defense  of  the  Monastery.  Ch.  iv,  xxiii,  xxiv, 
xxv,  xxxvi.  See  Catherine;  Henry  Warden. 

Avenel,  Mary.  Daughter  of  Alice  of  Avenel;  deprived  of  her  in- 
heritance by  Julian  Avenel.  She  was  born  on  All-Hallows  Eve,  and 
was  gifted  with  intuitive  understanding  of  the  hidden  motives  of 
others,  and  she  had  a reputation,  besides,  for  second  sight.  She  was 
an  inmate  of  Elspeth  Glendinning’s  household,  and  beloved  by  both 
her  sons.  Edward  was  her  companion  in  study,  but  her  heart  was 
given  to  his  adventurous  brother.  During  her  grief  at  Halbert's 
reported  death,  the  White  Lady  appeared  to  her  and  recommended 
the  study  of  the  Bible,  which  had  belonged  to  Mary’s  mother,  and 
she  soon  became  a Protestant. 

Mary  Avenel  had  acquired  a demeanour  which  marked  her  title  to  consideration, 
and  effectually  checked  any  attempt  at  familiarity  on  the  part  of  those  who  might 
be  her  associates  in  her  present  situation,  but  could  not  well  be  termed  her  equals. 
She  was  by  nature  mild,  pensive  and  contemplative,  gentle  in  disposition,  and 
most  placable  when  accidentally  offended;  but  still  she  was  of  a retired  and 
reserved  habit.  . . . Something,  also,  had  transpired  concerning  her  being  born 
on  All-Hallow  Eve,  and  the  powers  with  which  that  circumstance  was  supposed 
to  invest  her  over  the  invisible  world.  And  from  all  these  particulars  combined, 
the  young  men  and  wromen  of  the  Halidome  used  to  distinguish  Mary  among 
themselves  by  the  name  of  the  Spirit  of  Avenel,  as  if  the  fair  but  fragile  form, 
and  the  beautiful  but  rather  colourless  cheek,  the  dark  blue  eye,  and  the  shady 
hair,  had  belonged  rather  to  the  immaterial  than  the  substantial  world.  ...  So 
that  Mary  Avenel,  little  loved  because  little  known,  was  regarded  with  a mys- 
terious awe,  . . . partly  from  her  own  retired  and  distant  habits,  enhanced  by 
the  superstitious  opinions  of  the  time  and  country.  Ch.  xiv. 

Mary  Avenel’s  barony  was,  at  length,  restored  to  her,  and  she 
bestowed  it,  with  her  hand,  upon  Halbert  Glendinning.  Ch.  iii,  iv, 
ix,  xi,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxvi,  xxx,  xxxii.  See  Lady 
Avenel;  Glendinning  (Edward  and  Halbert);  White  Lady; 
also.  Lady  Avenel,  in  “The  Abbot." 

Bennet.  A lay  brother  of  the  Monastery  of  St.  Mary’s.  Ch.  vi. 

Bolton,  Stawarth.  A blunt  but  generous  and  gallant  captain  in  the 
English  army.  Ch.  ii,  xxxvi,  xxxvii. 

Boniface.  Abbot  of  the  Monastery  of  St.  Mary  of  Kennaquhair. 
He  was  hospitable,  kind  and  self-indulgent,  but  timid,  pompous 


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and  exacting  of  deference.  Boniface  was  bewildered  by  the  de- 
mands of  the  stormy  period  of  the  Reformation,  and  utterly  incapa- 
ble to  fulfill  the  duties  that  he  was  called  upon  to  perform.  So  the 
Primate  of  St.  Andrews  sent  him  an  efficient  Sub-Prior.  Boniface 
leaned  upon  him  in  a helpless  fashion,  but  secretly  resented  his 
superiority.  The  Sub-Prior  had  an  encounter  with  the  White  Lady, 
and  conscientiously  confessed  it  to  the  Abbot,  saying  that  he  con- 
sidered it  a punishment  for  his  sin  of  spiritual  pride.  The  Abbot 
henceforth  conducted  himself  toward  the  Sub-Prior  in  a patronizing 
and  pitying  manner. 

“ My  brother ! ” said  he,  ex  cathedra , “ it  cannot  have  escaped  your  judicious 
observation,  that  we  have  often  declined  our  own  judgment  in  favour  of  your 
opinion;  ...  it  was  done  exclusively  to  give  our  younger  brethren  . . . that 
courage  which  is  necessary  to  a free  deliverance  of  your  opinion,  we  ofttimes 
setting  apart  our  proper  judgment,  that  our  inferiors,  and  especially  our  dear 
brother  the  Sub-Prior,  may  be  comforted  and  encouraged  in  proposing  valiantly 
his  own  thoughts.  Which  our  deference  and  humility  may,  in  some  sort,  have 
produced  on  your  mind,  most  reverend  brother,  that  self-opinion  of  facts  and 
knowledge,  . . . and  thereby  subjecting  yourself,  as  is  but  too  visible,  to  the 
japes  and  mockeries  of  evil  spirits.  . . . Wherefore,  ...  in  both  of  us  such  faults 
shall  and  must  be  amended — .you  hereafter  presuming  less  upon  your  gifts  and 
carnal  wisdom,  and  I taking  heed  not  so  easily  to  relinquish  mine  own  opinion 
for  that  of  one  lower  in  place  and  office.  . . . Wherefore,  on  affairs  of  high  mo- 
ment, we  will  call  you  to  our  presence  in  private,  and  listen  to  your  opinion, 
which,  if  it  shall  agree  with  our  own,  we  will  deliver  to  the  Chapter,  as  emanat- 
ing directly  from  ourselves;  thus  sparing  you,  dearest  brother,  that  seeming 
victory  which  is  so  apt  to  engender  spiritual  pride,  and  avoiding  ourselves  the 
temptation  of  falling  into  that  modest  facility  of  opinion,  whereby  our  office  is 
lessened  and  our  person  (were  that  of  consequence)  rendered  less  important  in 
the  eyes  of  the  community  over  which  we  preside.” 

Notwithstanding  the  high  notions  . . . Father  Eustace  entertained  of  the 
sacrament  of  confession,  as  his  Church  calls  it,  there  was  some  danger  that  a 
sense  of  the  ridiculous  might  have  stolen  on  him,  when  he  heard  his  Superior, 
with  such  simple  cunning,  lay  out  a little  plan  for  availing  himself  of  the  Sub- 
Prior’s  wisdom  and  experience,  while  he  should  take  the  whole  credit  to  him- 
self. Ch.  x. 

Dangers  and  difficulties  gathered  about  the  church,  and  the  Mon- 
astery was  threatened  by  an  English  invasion.  Boniface  realized 
his  incompetency  for  the  emergency,  and  resigned  the  mitre  to  the 
Sub-Prior,  Father  Eustace.  Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  x,  xv,  xvi,  xviii,  xix,  xxxiv. 
See  Father  Eustace;  also  Boniface,  in  “The  Abbot." 

Brittson,  Sergeant.  An  English  borderer,  whom  his  captain  in- 
trusted with  the  care  of  Elspeth  Glendinning’s  home  and  family. 
Bolton  said : 

“Dame,  Brittson  is  a married  man,  old  and  steady;  feed  him  on  what  you 
will,  but  give  him  not  overmuch  liquor.”  Ch.  ii. 

Ch.  ii. 


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Catherine.  Julian  AvenePs  beautiful  and  devoted  mistress.  The 
Baron  treated  her,  according  to  his  mood,  with  indifference,  fond- 
ness or  cruelty.  She  lived  in  hopes  that  he  would  compassionate 
her  sorrow  and  shame  and  marry  her.  The  Protestant  preacher, 
Henry  Warden,  asked  Avenel  what  relation  existed  between  him- 
self and  Catherine.  He  answered  that  she  was  hand-fasted  to 
him. 

“Knowest  thou  not  that  rite?  . . . We  border-men  are  more  wary  than 
you  inland  clowns  of  Fife  and  Lothian;  . . . we  take  our  wives,  like  our 
horses,  upon  trial.  When  we  are  hand-fasted,  as  we  term  it,  we  are  man  and 
wife  for  a year  and  day  — that  space  gone  by.  each  may  choose  another  mate, 
or,  at  their  pleasure,  may  call  a priest  to  marry  them  for  life  — and  this  we  call 
hand-fasting.”  Ch.  xxv. 

Catherine,  with  her  infant  child  in  her  arms,  sought  for  Avenel, 
after  a battle,  and  found  him  among  the  slain. 

“ O,  no,  no,  no ! ” she  reiterated,  “ do  not  say  so  — he  is  not  dead  — he  is  but 
in  a swoon.  I have  lain  as  long  in  one  myself — and  then  his  voice  would  arouse 
me,  when  he  spoke  kindly,  and  said,  Catherine,  look  up  for  my  sake.  And  look 
up,  Julian,  for  mine ! ” she  said,  addressing  the  senseless  corpse;  . . . “ speak, 
were  it  but  to  curse  my  folly.  O,  the  rudest  word  you  ever  said  to  me  would 
now  sound  like  the  dearest  you  wasted  on  me  before  I gave  you  all.  ...  He 
promised  to  wed  me  if  I bore  him  a boy,  and  this  child  is  so  like  to  its  father! 
How  shall  he  keep  his  word,  if  you  do  not  help  me  to  awaken  him?”  Ch. 
xxx  vi. 

Wrapping  her  arms  about  Avenel’s  body,  she  died  in  the  excess 
of  her  grief,  and  their  child  was  taken  care  of  by  Halbert  Glendin- 
ning.  Murray  said : 

“ What  have  they  to  answer  for  . . . who  thus  abuse  the  sweetest  gifts  of 
affection?”  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Ch.  xxiv,  xxv,  xxxvi.  See  Julian  Avenel;  also  Roland  Graeme, 
in  “ The  Abbot." 

Christie  of  the  Clint  Hill.  Julian  Avenel’s  chief  retainer.  He 
was  conceited,  aggressive  and  familiar,  and  had  a tenacious  mem- 
ory for  favors  and  offenses.  There  was  both  cunning  and  malice 
in  his  fierce  gray  eye.  His  manner  was  cowering,  almost  abject, 
in  the  presence  of  his  chief,  whom  he  faithfully  served,  and  by 
whose  side  he  died  in  battle. 

The  Scottish  laws  . . . had  in  vain  endeavoured  to  restrain  the  damages  done 
to  agriculture  by  the  chiefs  and  landed  proprietors  retaining  in  their  service 
what  were  called  jackmen,  from  the  jack , or  doublet  quilted  with  iron,  which 
they  wore  as  defensive  armour.  These  military  retainers  conducted  themselves 
with  great  insolence  towards  the  industrious  part  of  the  community,— lived,  in  a 
great  measure,  by  plunder,  and  were  ready  to  execute  any  commands  of  their 
master,  however  unlawful.  Ch.  ix. 

Ch.  ix,  x,  xiv,  xv,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxvi. 


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Dan  of  the  Howlet-hirst.  A rustic  gallant,  and  neighborly  mem- 
ber of  the  Halidome.  Ch.  xxviii,  xxx,  xxxiii. 

Eustace,  Father.  Sub-Prior,  and  afterward  Abbot,  of  the  Monas- 
tery of  St.  Mary’s.  The  advisor  of  the  inefficient  Abbot  Boniface. 

A man  of  parts  and  knowledge,  devoted  to  the  service  of  the  Catholic  church, 
and  very  capable,  not  only  to  advise  the  Abbot  on  occasions  of  difficulty,  but  to 
make  him  sensible  of  his  duty  in  case  he  should,  from  good  nature  or  timidity, 
be  disposed  to  shrink  from  it.  Father  Eustace  played  the  same  part  in  the  Mon- 
astery as  the  old  general  who  in  foreign  armies  is  placed  at  the  elbow  of  the 
Prince  of  the  Blood,  who  nominally  commands  in  chief,  on  condition  of  attempt- 
ing nothing  without  the  advice  of  his  dry-nurse ; and  he  shared  the  fate  of  all 
•such  dry-nurses,  being  heartily  disliked,  as  well  as  feared,  by  his  principal.  . . . 
He  was  a thin,  sharp-faced,  slight-made  little  man,  whose  keen  grey  eyes  seemed 
almost  to  look  through  the  person  to  whom  he  addressed  himself.  His  body  was 
emaciated,  not  only  with  fasts,  which  he  observed  with  rigid  punctuality,  but 
also  by  the  active  and  unwearied  exercise  of  his  sharp  and  piercing  intellect. 
Ch.  vi. 

As  the  Abbot  of  St.  Mary’s,  he  conducted  himself  with  dignity, 
courage  and  diplomacy,  and  owing  to  his  ability  the  Monastery  suf- 
fered but  little  from  the  demands  and  depredations  of  the  Reforma- 
tion. 

Ch.  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xvi,  xviii,  xix,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii, 
xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxvii.  See  Abbot  Boniface;  White  Lady;  also 
Eustace,  in  The  Abbot." 

Foster,  Sir  John.  Warden  of  the  west  marches  of  England.  A 
borderer  who  made  war  upon  the  Monastery  for  sheltering  Piercie 
Shafton.  Ch.  xxxvi.  See  Piercie  Siiafton. 

Glendinningr,  Edward.  Elspeth  Glendinning’s  youngest  son. 

Edward,  the  younger  brother,  was  light-haired,  blue-eyed  and  of  fairer  com- 
plexion; in  countenance  rather  pale,  and  not  exhibiting  that  rosy  hue  which 
colours  the  sanguine  cheek  of  robust  health.  Yet  the  boy  had  nothing  sickly  or 
ill-conditioned  in  his  look,  but  was,  on  the  contrary,  a fair  and  handsome  child, 
with  a smiling  face,  and  mild,  yet  cheerful,  eye.  Ch.  ii. 

Edward  was  a promising  student  : 

He  was  at  once  acute  and  industrious,  alert  and  accurate ; one  of  those  rare 
combinations  of  talent  and  industry  which  are  seldom  united.  Ch.  xi. 

Edward  loved,  in  vain,  Mary  Avenel,  and  hated  his  brother  and 
rival,  Halbert.  He  rejoiced  when  his  brother  was  reported  dead, 
and,  though  he  could  not  sorrow  for  him,  he  assumed  the  part  of  a 
brotherly  avenger.  When  he  learned  of  Halbert’s  safety,  and  saw 
Mary’s  joy,  he  hastened  to  the  Monastery  and  confessed  the  passion 
that  had  changed  his  heart  toward  his  heretofore  beloved  brother. 
In  the  agony  of  remorse  and  hopeless  love,  Edward  took  his  vows 
as  a monk  of  St.  Mary,  .but  his  buried  heart  heard  with  restless  sor- 
row of  the  marriage  of  Halbert  and  Mary. 


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Ch.  ii,  iv,  ix,  xi,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii, 
xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxvii.  See  Mary  Avenel;  Halbert 
Glendinning;  also  Edward  Glendinning,  in  “ The  Abbot." 

Glendinning,  Elspeth.  Mother  to  Halbert  and  Edward  Glendin- 
ning. She  occupied  the  Tower  of  Glendearg,  and  was  the  widow  of 
a soldier  who  died  at  Pinkie,  fighting  as  a vassal  of  the  Monastery. 
In  compassion  for  her  bereavement  the  English  left  her  unmolested. 
She  was  kind  and  hospitable,  and  had  a horror  of  the  profession  of 
arms.  There  was  a simple  cunning  blended  with  her  maternal 
devotion  and  rustic  ignorance.  She  cheerfully  gave  the  shelter  of 
her  Tower  to  the  homeless  Lady  of  Avenel  and  her  daughter.  Ch.  ii, 
iii,  iv,  v,  viii,  ix,  xi,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxx, 
xxxiii,  xxxvii.  See  Avenel  (Alice  and  Mary);  Glendinning 
(Edward  and  Halbert). 

Glendinning,  Halbert.  Elspeth  Glendinning’s  eldest  son.  He  was 
tall,  dark  and  well  formed,  with  black  clustering  locks  and  scintil- 
lating hazel  eyes. 

His  jerkin  and  hose  were  of  coarse  rustic  cloth,  and  his  cap  of  the  same.  A 
belt  round  his  waist  served  at  once  to  sustain  the  broadsword  . . . and  to  hold  five 
or  six  arrows  and  bird-bolts  which  were  stuck  into  it  on  the  right  side,  along  with 
a large  knife  hilted  with  buckhorn,  or,  as  it  was  then  called,  a dudgeon-dagger. 
To  complete  his  dress  we  must  notice  his  loose  buskins  of  deer's  hide,  formed 
so  as  to  draw  upon  the  leg  as  high  as  the  knee,  or  at  pleasure  to  be  thrust  down 
lower  than  the  calves.  These  were  generally  used  ...  in  sylvan  sports,  as  they 
served  to  protect  the  legs  against  the  rough  and  tangled  thickets  into  which  the 
pursuit  of  game  frequently  led  them.  . . . There  was  not  in  his  carriage  a grain 
either  of  forwardness  or  of  timidity  which  a friend  could  have  wished  away. 
Ch.  xix. 

He  was  brave,  adventurous  and  aspiring,  but  adverse  to  study. 
He  loved  the  scholarly  Mary  Avenel,  and,  in  despair  of  winning  her, 
frequently  consulted  the  White  Lady.  Sir  Piercie  Shafton’s  haughty 
insolence  and  undisguised  admiration  of  Mary  Avenel  occasioned  a 
duel  between  Halbert  and  the  Knight,  after  which  unfortunate  oc- 
currence Halbert  leaves  home,  and  afterward  becomes  a Protestant 
and  joins  Murray’s  army.  He  rises  rapidly  in  the  Earl’s  favor,  who 
sanctions  Halbert’s  marriage  with  Mary  Avenel,  and  invests  Glen- 
dinning with  his  wife’s  estates. 

Ch.  ii,  iv,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii, 
xxiv,  xxv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii.  See  Mary  Avenel;  Piercie  Shaf- 
ton;  White  Lady;  Halbert  Glendinning,  in  “ The  Abbot." 

Happer,  Hob.  The  shrewd  and  wealthy  convent  miller.  Ch.  xiii, 
xiv,  xv,  xxxvii. 


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Happer,  Mysie.  The  dark-eyed  and  comely  daughter  of  the  miller. 
She  was  gaily  dressed  and  had  a joyous  countenance.  Elspeth  Glen- 
dinning  was  anxious  for  a marriage  between  her  son  Halbert  and 
the  miller’s  heiress.  Mysie  visited  at  the  Tower  and  became  infatu- 
ated with  Sir  Piercie  Shafton,  who  was  detained  there  as  a prisoner 
on  account  of  his  supposed  murder  of  Halbert  Glendinning. 

The  handsome  presence,  elaborate  dress  and  address  of  Sir  Piercie  Shafton 
. . . had  completely  dazzled  . . . the  poor  Maid  of  the  Mill.  The  Knight  had 
perceived  this  result,  and  flattered  ...  he  had  bestowed  on  Mysie  a good  deal 
more  of  his  courtesy  than  in  his  opinion  her  rank  warranted.  It  was  not  cast 
away,  but  received  with  a devout  sense  of  his  condescension  and  with  gratitude 
for  his  personal  notice,  which,  joined  to  her  fears  for  his  safety,  and  the  natural 
tenderness  of  her  disposition,  began  to  make  wild  work  in  her  heart.  . . . She 
was  of  a simple  and  affectionate,  but  at  the  same  time  an  alert  and  enterprising, 
character,  possessing  more  than  female  strength  of  body,  and  more  than  female 
courage,  though  with  feelings  as  capable  of  being  bewildered  with  gallantry  of 
dress  and  language  as  a fine  gentleman  of  any  generation  would  have  desired  to 
exercise  his  talents  upon.  Ch.  xxviii. 

She  effected  his  escape  and  followed  him  as  a page.  She  said  to 
him : 

“ You  cannot  but  remember  the  cause  which  has  brought  me  here.  . . . Make 
the  least  approach  to  any  familiarity  which  you  would  not  offer  to  a princess 
surrounded  by  her  court,  and  you  have  seen  the  last  of  the  miller’s  daughter.” 
Ch.  xxix. 

She  allowed  herself  to  be  mistaken  for  Sir  Piercie,  and  was  made 
a prisoner  in  battle.  She  became  Sir  Piercie’s  bride  and  followed 
him  into  political  exile.  Ch.  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xix,  xxvi,  xxviii,  xxix, 
xxxvi,  xxxvii.  See  Sir  Piercie  Shafton. 

Heron,  Sir  George.  Knight  of  Chip-chase.  A border  soldier.  Ch. 
xxxvi. 

Hilarius.  Refectioner  at  the  Monastery  of  St.  Mary’s.  Ch.  xvi, 
xviii,  xix. 

Hutcheon.  One  of  Avenel’s  retainers.  Ch.  xxv. 

Jasper.  An  old  ploughman  at  Glendearg.  Ch.  viii,  xiv,  xxvi. 

Jenkin.  One  of  Avenel’s  retainers.  Ch.  xxiv. 

Louis.  A young  singer  and  retainer  at  Avenel  Castle.  Ch.  xxv. 

Morton,  Earl  of.  James  Douglass,  Murray’s  colleague.  A haughty 
Protestant,  noble,  aspiring,  suspicious  and  sarcastic.  Ch.  xxxv, 
xxxvi,  xxxvii. 

Murray,  Earl  of.  James  Stuart,  leader  of  the  Protestant  faction 
in  Scotland,  and  bastard  brother  of  the  Queen. 

This  celebrated  person  had  in  his  appearance,  as  well  as  in  his  mind,  much 
of  the  admirable  qualities  of  James  V,  his  father.  Had  not  the  stain  of  illegit- 
imacy rested  on  his  birth,  he  would  have  filled  the  Scottish  throne  with  as  much 


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honour  as  any  of  the  Stuart  race.  But  History,  while  she  acknowledges  his 
high  talents,  and  much  that  was  princely,  nay,  royal  in  his  conduct,  cannot  for- 
get that  ambition  led  him  farther  than  honour  or  loyalty  warranted.  Brave 
among  the  bravest,  fair  in  presence  and  in  favour,  skilful  to  manage  the  most 
intricate  affairs,  to  attach  to  himself  those  who  were  doubtful,  to  stun  and  over- 
whelm, by  the  suddenness  and  intrepidity  of  his  enterprises,  those  who  were 
resolute  in  resistance,  he  attained,  and  as  to  personal  merit  certainly  deserved, 
the  highest  place  in  the  kingdom.  But  he  abused,  under  the  influence  of  strong 
temptation,  the  opportunities  which  his  sister  Mary's  misfortunes  and  impru- 
dence threw  in  his  way.  He  supplanted  his  sovereign  and  benefactress  in  her 
power ; and  his  history  affords  us  one  of  those  mixed  characters,  in  which  prin- 
ciple was  so  often  sacrificed  to  policy,  that  we  must  condemn  the  statesman, 
while  we  pity  and  regret  the  individual.  . . . The  commanding  form,  and  the 
countenance  to  which  high  and  important  thoughts  were  familiar;  the  features, 
which  bore  the  resemblance  of  Scotland's  long  line  of  kings,  were  well  calcu- 
lated to  impress  awe  and  reverence.  ...  A buff  coat,  richly  embroidered  with 
silken  lace,  supplied  the  place  of  armour,  and  a massive  gold  chain,  with  its 
medal,  hung  around  his  neck.  His  black  velvet  bonnet  was  decorated  with  a 
string  of  large  and  fair  pearls,  and  with  a small  tufted  feather;  a long,  heavy 
sword  was  girt  to  his  side,  as  the  familiar  companion  of  his  hand.  He  wore 
gilded  spurs  on  his  boots,  and  these  completed  his  equipment.  Ch.  xxxv. 

Ch.  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii. 

Nicholas,  Father.  A dull  and  verbose  aged  monk,  who  wearied 
his  brethren  with  narrating  events  that  transpired  in  the  days  of 
the  previous  Abbot.  Ch.  x,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxvii. 

Peter.  Bridge  ward  of  the  draw-bridge  of  Brigton.  There  was  an 
annoying  feud  between  the  Monastery  and  the  churlish  keeper, 
which  required  the  Sub- Prior’s  patient  diplomacy  to  settle  satisfac- 
torily. 

The  bridge-keeper,  who  was  the  dependant  of  a neighbouring  baron,  resided 
with  his  family  in  the  second  and  third  stories  of  the  tower,  which,  when  both  the 
draw-bridges  were  raised,  formed  an  insulated  fortalice  in  the  midst  of  the  river. 
He  was  entitled  to  a small  toll  or  custom  for  the  passage,  concerning  the  amount 
of  which  disputes  sometimes  arose  between  him  and  the  passengers.  It  is  need- 
less to  say,  that  the  bridge-ward  had  usually  the  better  in  these  questions,  since 
he  could  at  pleasure  detain  the  traveller  on  the  opposite  side,  or  suffering  him 
to  pass  half  way,  might  keep  him  a prisoner  in  his  tower  till  they  were  agreed 
on  the  rate  of  pontage.  But  it  was  most  frequently  with  the  monks  of  St.  Mary’s 
that  the  warder  had  to  dispute  his  perquisites.  . . . The  controversy  grew  ani- 
mated on  both  sides.  The  Abbot  menaced  excommunication,  and  the  keeper  of 
the  bridge,  though  unable  to  retaliate  in  kind,  yet  made  each  individual  monk 
who  had  to  cross  and  recross  the  river  endure  a sort  of  purgatory  ere  he  would 
accommodate  them  with  a passage.  Ch.  v. 

Ch.  v,  vii,  ix.  See  Peter  the  Bridgeward,  in  “ The  Abbot." 

Philip,  Father.  Sacristan  at  the  Monastery  of  St.  Mary.  He  was 
secretly  regarded  by  his  brethren  as  “ a devoted  squire  of  dames.” 
Being  orthodox  in  his  Catholicism,  he  was  horrified  at  the  Lady  of 


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Avenel’s  inclination  to  heresy.  He  possessed  himself  of  her  Bible, 
saying,  “The  word  slayeth.”  The  White  Lady  gave  him  a severe 
ducking,  and  reclaimed  the  volume. 

“Why  thou  knowest  all  the  widows  in  the  country  side,”  said  the  Abbot. 
. . . “Ho!  ho!  ho!  ” echoed  the  Sacristan,  in  the  tone  and  tune  in  which  an 
inferior  applauds  the  jest  of  a superior.  Then  added,  with  a hypocritical  snuffle 
and  a sly  twinkle  of  his  eye,  “ It  is  our  duty,  most  holy  father,  to  comfort  the 
widow.”  Ch.  v. 

Ch.  v,  vii,  x,  xvi,  xxxiv,  xxxvii.  See  White  Lady;  also  Father 
Philip,  in  “ The  Abbot." 

Rowley.  A retainer  at  Avenel  Castle.  Ch.  xxv. 

Shafton,  Sir  Piercie.  The  Knight  of  Wilverton.  A handsome 
gallant,  who  had  been  a long  resident  at  Elizabeth’s  court,  and  was 
skilled  in  the  ornate  language  and  extravagant  metaphor  called 
Euphuism,  which  was  then  the  fashion.  He  had  engaged  in  a 
Catholic  plot  with  the  Earl  of  Northumberland.  The  Earl  allowed 
the  blame  to  rest  on  Sir  Piercie,  and  sent  him  to  Scotland  with  his 
clothes.  The  Earl  solicited  the  Monastery  to  shelter  his  cousin,  Sir 
Piercie,  so  the  Knight  became  an  inmate  of  the  Tower  of  Glendearg. 
He  had  a pride  in  his  Piercie  blood,  and  a distaste  for  all  that  was 
plebeian.  His  especial  passion  was  for  elegant  dressing,  and  he  had 
an  affectionate  regard  for  his  wardrobe.  He  said: 

“ By  the  gods  and  saints,  if  there  be  a gallant  at  the  British  Court  more  fan- 
cifully considerate,  and  more  considerately  fanciful,  more  quaintly  curious  and 
curiously  quaint,  in  frequent  changes  of  all  rich  articles  of  vesture,  becoming 
one  who  may  be  accounted  point-de-vice  a courtier,  I will  give  you  leave  to  term 
me  a slave  and  a liar.”  Ch.  xxvii. 

The  Sub-Prior  said  of  him: 

“ If  hare-brained  courage,  and  an  outrageous  spirit  of  gallantry,  can  make 
good  his  pretensions  to  the  high  lineage  he  claims,  these  qualities  have  never 
been  denied  him.  For  the  rest,  he  is  one  of  the  ruffling  gallants  of  the  time, 
. . . who  wear  out  their  fortunes,  and  endanger  their  lives  in  idle  braveries,  in 
order  that  they  may  be  esteemed  the  only  choice  gallants  of  the  time ; and  after- 
wards endeavour  to  repair  their  estates  by  engaging  in  the  desperate  plots  and 
conspiracies  which  wiser  heads  have  devised.”  Ch.  xvi. 

Though  there  was  much  supernatural  interference  in  Sir  Piercie’s 
destinies,  nothing  so  bewildered  him  as  Mary  Avenel’s  indifference 
to  his  courtly  homage.  Though  a vain  and  conceited  coxcomb,  Sir 
Piercie  had  generous  traits,  and  was  above  taking  a base  advantage 
of  Mysie  Happer’s  love  for  him.  His  relationship  to  the  Piercies 
was  through  an  illegitimate  channel,  and  his  mother’s  father  was  a 
tailor.  Any  allusion  to  these  circumstances  changed  Sir  Piercie’s 
general  sang-froid  of  manner  into  a condition  of  uncontrollable 
rage.  So  when  Halbert  Glendinning  showed  him  a silver  bodkin  a 
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duel  necessarily  resulted,  which  came  near  terminating  fatally  for 
the  Euphuist.  The  Monastery  became  involved  in  trouble  with 
England  for  sheltering  Sir  Piercie,  and  the  Knight  yielded  himself 
a prisoner  to  his  pursuers,  who  publicly  exposed  his  claims  to  high 
birth,  and  sent  him  into  exile.  Murray  said: 

“I  suspect  . . . we  should  not  have  heard  of  the  miller's  daughter  being 
made  a lady,  had  not  the  Knight  proved  to  be  the  grandson  of  a tailor.”  Ch. 
xxxvii. 

Ch.  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix, 
xxxvii.  See  Mary  Avenel;  Halbert  Glendin ning ; Mysie 
Happer;  White  Lady. 

Shagram.  Martin  Tacket’s  old  pony.  Ch.  iii. 

Simmie.  A boy  servant  at  Glendearg.  Ch.  xxvi. 

Tacket,  Martin.  The  Lady  of  Avenel’s  pious  and  faithful  old 
shepherd,  who  endeavored  to  restrain  Halbert  Glendinning’s  fiery 
disposition.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  xiv,  xvii,  xxvi,  xxxiii,  xxxvii.  See  Lady 
A YEN  EL;  H.  GlENDINNING. 

Tacket,  Tibbie.  Martin  Tacket’s  wife,  formerly  bower-woman  to 
the  Lady  of  Avenel.  She  clung  to  her  mistress  in  her  misfortune, 

With  all  the  duteous  service  of  ancient  times.  Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxx,  xxxvii.  See  Lady  Avenel. 

The  Bailie.  A fat,  bustling  and  irascible  official.  Ch.  x. 

The  Kitchner.  An  obsequious  domestic  at  St.  Mary’s  Monastery. 
Ch.  xviii,  xix. 

The  Landlord  of  the  Gleed’s  Nest.  An  honest  but  avaricious 
man, 

With  as  many  compunctious  visitings  for  telling  the  verity  as  another  might 
have  felt  for  making  a lie.  Ch.  xxix. 

Ch.  xxix. 

The  Pedlar.  A shrewd  man.  Ch.  xxxv. 

The  Widow.  An  old  woman,  who  was  hospitable  to  Halbert  Glen- 
dinning  because 

She  thought  she  saw  some  resemblance  between  Halbert  and  her  son,  Saun- 
ders. who  had  been  killed  in  one  of  the  affrays  so  common  in  the  time.  It  is 
true,  Saunders  was  a short,  square-made  fellow,  with  red  hair  and  freckled  face, 
and  somewhat  bandy-legged,  whereas  the  stranger  was  of  brown  complexion, 
tall,  and  remarkably  well  made.  Nevertheless,  the  widow  was  clear  that  there 
existed  a general  resemblance.  Ch.  xxxv. 

Ch.  xxxv. 

Warden,  Henry,  Rev.  A Protestant  preacher.  A conscientious 
and  courageous  enthusiast. 

He  was  a man  of  advanced  life,  and  wearing  a long  beard,  having  on  his  head 
a large  slouched  hat.  without  either  band  or  brooch.  His  dress  was  a tunic  of 


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black  serge,  which,  like  those  commonly  called  hussar  cloaks,  had  an  upper  part 
which  covered  the  arms  and  fell  down  on  the  lower ; a small  scrip  and  a bottle, 
which  hung  at  his  back,  with  a stout  staff  in  his  hand,  completed  his  equipage. 
Ch.  xxii. 

The  vehemence  of  his  zeal  made  it  necessary  for  him  to  fly  from 
Edinburgh.  He  was  sheltered  by  Julian  Avenel,  who  supposed 
that  the  new  religion  was  one  of  license. 

“It  is  from  spiritual  bondage,”  said  the  preacher  . . . “that  I come  to 
deliver  you,  it  is  from  a bondage  more  fearful  than  that  of  the  heaviest  earthly 
gyves  — it  is  from  your  own  evil  passions.”  Ch.  xxv. 

Warden  insisted  upon  Avenel’s  marriage  with  the  wronged 
Catherine.  The  incensed  Baron  sent  him  as  a prisoner  to  the 
Monastery.  The  Sub- Prior  and  the  preacher  had  been  cherished 
college  friends.  They  had  religious  arguments,  but  the  Sub- Prior 
protected  him,  and  Warden  returned  the  kindness  soon,  by  prevent- 
ing the  demolition  of  the  Monastery.  Ch.  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxx, 
xxxi.  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxvii.  See  Julian  Avenel;  Catherine;  also 
Henry  Warden,  in  “The  Abbot .” 

White  Lady.  A beautiful  spirit,  dressed  in  white,  who  was  a guar- 
dian of  the  destinies  of  the  House  of  Avenel.  Her  tone  of  voice  had 
a low,  sweet  and  melancholy  cadence. 

Her  speech  was  . . song,  or  rather  measured  chaunt;  ...  it  flowed  occa- 
sionally in  modulated  blank-verse,  and  at  other  times  in  . . . lyrical  measure. 
Ch.  xvii. 

Her  haunt  was  a fountain,  overhung  by  a holly-tree  (the  badge 
of  Avenel),  in  a wild  glen.  To  invoke  her,  it  was  necessary  to  re- 
move the  buskin  from  the  right  foot,  and,  with  drawn  sword  in 
hand,  bow  thrice  to  the  fountain  and  to  the  tree,  saying: 

“ Thrice  to  the  holly  brake  — 

Thrice  to  the  well : 

I bid  thee  awake, 

White  Maid  of  Avenel.”  Ch.  xi. 

She  was  much  interested  in  Lady  Alice  Avenel ’s  Protestant  bible. 
She  took  it  from  the  Sacristan,  and  returned  it  to  the  Tower.  She 
also  prevented  the  Sub-Prior  from  retaining  it.  It  was  then  placed 
in  a beautiful  grotto,  guarded  by  flame,  and  she  allowed  Halbert 
Glendinning  to  reclaim  it.  She  resolved  to  prevent  the  alliance  of 
the  church- vassal,  Halbert,  and  the  heiress  of  Avenel.  She  man- 
aged so  that  a duel  should  occur  between  Sir  Piercie  Shafton  and 
Halbert.  Believing  he  had  killed  the  Knight,  Halbert  fled  the 
Halidome,  and  the  Spirit  instantly  cured  his  antagonist.  She  de- 
scribes herself  as  something 

’Twixt  a waking  thought  and  a Bleeping  dream.  Ch.  ix. 


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Upon  the  marriage  of  Halbert  Glendinning  and  Mary  Avenel,  the 
mournful  Spirit  said  adieu  to  the  fountain  and  tree : 

“ The  knot  of  fate  at  length  is  tied, 

The  Churl  is  lord,  the  Maid  is  bride. 

Vainly  did  my  magic  sleight 
Send  the  lover  from  her  sight; 

Wither  bush,  and  perish  well, 

Fall'n  is  lofty  Avenel.'”  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Ch.  v,  ix,  xi,  xii,  xvii,  xx,  xxxii,  xxxvii.  See  Avenel  (Lady  and 
Mary);  Halbert  Glendinning;  also  White  Lady,  in  “ The 
Abbot.'' 


SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1830).  Introductory  epistle  from  Captain  Clutterbuck— Answer 
by  the  Author  of  Waverley.  I.  The  Monastery  of  St.  Mary's,  and  its  dependencies. 
II.  Tower  of  Glendearg— Historical  epoch  — Stawarth  Bolton’s  protection  of 
Dame  Glendinning  and  her  sons.  III.  Devotion  of  Martin  and  Tib  Tacket  to  their 
unfortunate  mistress  — Mary  Avenel's  second  sight  — Refuge  found  with  Dame 
Glendinning.  IV.  Julian  Avenel's  usurpation  — Alice  of  Avenel's  residence  at 
Glendearg  — Christie  of  the  Clint -hill.  V.  Alice  of  Avenel's  heresy,  and  declining 
health  — ” The  word  slayeth  ” — The  Sacristan  and  the  White  Lady.  VI.  Abbot 
Boniface  and  the  Sub-Prior,  Father  Eustace  — The  missing  Sacristan.  VII.  The 
Sacristan's  adventures  — A treaty  with  the  Bridgeward.  VIII.  Father  Eustace’s 
meditations  — Alice  of  Avenel’s  death.  IX.  Christie  and  the  Sub-Prior  — The 
White  Lady  relieves  Father  Eustace  of  the  Black  Volume.  X.  Father  Eustace 
spares  Christie’s  life  — The  Sub-Prior's  confession,  and  its  effect  on  the  Abbot. 
XI.  Two  or  three  years  afterward  — Father  Eustace  instructs  the  young  people  at 
Glendearg  — Halbert  seeks  the  White  Lady.  XII.  Perilous  recovery  of  the  Black 
Volume.  XIII.  The  miller  and  his  daughter  visit  Glendearg.  XIV.  Attachment 
of  the  two  youths  to  Mary  Avenel  — Sir  Piercie  Shafton  — Mysie’s  infatuation. 
XV.  The  indignant  Halbert  questions  the  haughty  Knight— Preparations  for  the 
Lord  Abbot’s  visit  — The  Abbot's  arrival.  XVI.  Explanation  and  Consultation. 
XVII.  Halbert,  desirous  for  revenge,  receives  the  silver  bodkin  from  the  White 
Lady.  XVIII.  Collation  at  Glendearg.  XIX.  Sir  Piercie  Shafton  and  the  silver 
bodkin  — The  Abbot's  departure.  XX.  The  night  before  the  duel  — The  apparition 

— The  brothers.  XXI.  Mary  remonstrates  with  Halbert  — The  encounter  — Sir 
Piercie  wounded.  XXII.  Halbert  seeks  help  — The  Knight’s  disappearance,  and 
the  closed  grave.  XXIII.  Henry  Warden  and  the  unhappy  Halbert  journey  to 
Avenel  Castle.  XXIV.  The  Baron  of  Avenel  — Catherine.  XXV.  Handfasting 

— Warden  reproves  Avenel's  brutality  to  Catherine  — Warden  sent  to  a dungeon 

— Halbert’s  escape.  XXVI.  Anxiety  at  Glendearg— Sir  Piercie  accused  of  Hal- 
bert’s murder  — The  Knight's  marvelous  tale.  XXVII.  Sir  Piercie  cross-exam- 
ined—Edward’s  cry  for  vengeance  — The  Sub-Prior  perplexed.  XXVIII.  Mysie 
rescues  Sir  Piercie  — Pursuit.  XXIX.  The  maiden's  distress  and  the  Knight’s 
honor  — Mysie  as  Sir  Piercie’s  page.  XXX.  The  White  Lady  suggests  the  Black 
Volume  to  the  mourning  Mary  — Tidings  of  Halbert  — Henry  Warden  a prisoner 
at  Glendearg.  XXXI.  The  Sub-Prior  and  the  Protestant  — Recognition  — Re- 
ligious Controversy.  XXXII.  Warden  authenticates  Halbert’s  safety  — Edward 


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confesses  to  the  Sub-Prior  his  love  for  Mary  Avenel,  and  his  jealous  hatred  of  his 
brother— The  White  Lady's  command—  Edward  embraces  monastic  life.  XXXIII. 
Joy  at  Glendearg  — The  Sub-Prior's  anxieties  — The  Abbot’s  summons.  XXXIV. 
The  emergency  — Abbot  Boniface  resigns  the  mitre  to  Sub-Prior  Eustace.  XXXV. 
Halbert  on  his  journey  — The  pedlar's  description  of  the  army  — Halbert  delivers 
Warden’s  letter  — James  Stuart,  Earl  of  Murray  — Halbert  retained  as  Murray’s 
squire.  XXXVI.  Conference  between  Morton  and  Murray  — Catherine's  grief  for 
the  slain  Julian  — Halbert  and  the  English  — The  orphaned  child  — Murray  and  Sir 
John  Foster  — The  dead  Catherine.  XXXVII.  Sorrow  in  the  Monastery— Warden 
and  the  Abbot  — Dispute  between  the  Earls  — Abbot  Eustace  before  the  Protestant 
leaders  — The  silver  bodkin  again  — Marriage  of  Halbert  Glendinning  and  Mary 
Avenel  — Departure  of  Sir  Piercie  and  his  bride  into  exile  — Edward’s  agony  — The 
White  Lady's  lament  — Conclusion. 


THE  ABBOT. 

A ROMANCE. 

SEQUEL  TO  THE  MONASTERY. 


ARGUMENT. 

THE  ABBOT  relates  to  the  history  of  Queen  Mary  of  Scotland, 
from  her  imprisonment  at  Lochleven  Castle,  to  her  flight  to 
England  after  the  battle  of  Langside. 

I ventured  to  awaken,  in  a work  of  fiction,  the  memory  of  Queen  Mary,  so  inter- 
esting by  her  wit,  her  beauty,  her  misfortunes,  and  the  mystery  which  Still  does, 
and  probably  always  will,  overhang  her  history.  Int.  (1831). 


Abbot  of  Unreason.  See  Adam  Woodcock. 

Ambrosius.  The  Abbot  of  the  Monastery  of  St.  Mary’s  in  Kenna- 
quhair,  and  successor  to  Eustatius.  In  his  lay  estate,  he  had  been 
called  Edward  Glendinning,  and  entered  the  convent  on  account  of 
his  hopeless  love  for  Mary  Avenel,  who  afterward  became  his 
Protestant  brother’s  wife.  Religious  differences  prevented  cor- 
diality between  the  brothers.  The  Monastery  suffered  from  the 
iconoclastic  fury  of  the  Scottish  Reformation,  an  clothe  election  of 
another  abbot  was  prohibited.  So  the  aged  and  disheartened 
monks  gave  him  the  mitre  in  gloomy  secrecy  and  without  cere- 
monial. 

Bold  and  enthusiastic,  yet  generous  and  forgiving;  wise  and  skilful,  yet  zeal- 
ous and  prompt,  he  wanted  but  a better  cause  than  the  support  of  a decaying 
superstition,  to  have  raised  him  to  the  rank  of  a truly  great  man.  Ch.  xiii. 

The  Abbot’s  election  was  speedily  annulled  by  the  government, 
the  church  property  given  to  a Protestant  nobleman,  and  the  monks 
scattered.  The  Abbot  resorted  to  disguise  for  safety,  and,  to  assist 
Queen  Mary’s  escape,  acted  as  a sentinel  at  Lochleven  Castle.  He 
was  the  Queen’s  companion  and  counselor  until  her  departure  for 
England,  which  fatal  act  he,  in  vain,  endeavored  to  prevent. 

Abbot  Ambrosius  . . . retired  into  the  Scottish  convent  of , and  so  lived 

there  that  the  fraternity  were  inclined  to  claim  for  him  the  honours  of  canoniza- 

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tion.  But  he  guessed  their  purpose,  and  prayed  them,  on  his  death-bed,  to  do 
no  honours  to  the  body  of  one  as  sinful  as  themselves ; but  to  send  his  body  and 
his  heart  to  be  buried  in  Avenel  burial-aisle,  in  the  Monastery  of  Saint  Mary's, 
that  the  last  abbot  of  that  celebrated  house  of  devotion  might  sleep  among  its 
ruins.  Ch.  xxxviii. 

Ch.  iii,  ix,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xxiv,  xxviii,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii. 
See  Sir  Halbert  Glendinning;  also  Edward  Glendinning,  in 
“ The  Monastery 

Anster,  Hob.  One  of  Dr.  Lundin’s  myrmidons.  Ch.  xxvi.  See  Dr. 
Lundin. 

Arbroath,  Lord.  The  impetuous  leader  of  the  Queen’s  van  at 
Langside.  Ch.  xxxvi,  xxxvii. 

Auchtermuchty,  John.  The  intemperate  and  loitering  carrier 
between  Kinross  and  Edinburgh.  Ch.  xxxiii. 

Avenel,  Mary,  Lady  of.  Sir  Halbert  Glendinning’s  wife,  and  pos- 
sessor of  Avenel  Castle  and  estates.  She  was  a kind  and  dignified 
mistress  and  a loving  wife.  That  she  was  childless  was  a source  of 
secret  pain,  and  she  clung  to  Roland  Graeme,  whom  accident  threw 
in  her  path,  with  a maternal  fondness.  Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  xxxviii. 
See  Sir  Halbert  Glendinning;  Roland  Graeme. 

Avenel,  Roland.  See  Roland  Graeme. 

Blinkhoolie,  Father.  See  Ex-Abbot  Boniface. 

Boniface.  Ex-Abbot  of  Saint  Mary’s.  After  his  abdication,  he 
acted  as  a mail-gardener  at  Kinross.  As  he  became  stricken  in  years, 
he  grew  peevish  and  entirely  absorbed  in  horticulture.  Against  his 
wishes,  his  house  became  the  rendezvous  for  those  who  conspired  for 
Queen  Mary’s  rescue.  He  found  a final  refuge  at  the  Abbey  of  Dun- 
drennan,  where  he  had  served  his  first  novitiate.  He  disguised 
himself  under  the  name  of  Blinkhoolie.  Ch.  xxviii,  xxxv,  xxxviii. 
See  Abbot  Boniface,  in  “ The  Monastery 

Bradbourne,  Lilias.  The  Lady  of  Avenel’s  favorite  and  devoted 
attendant.  She  had  a horror  of  papistry,  and  a jealousy  of  her 
lady’s  pampered  page,  whose  dismissal  her  adroitness  assisted.  Ch. 
ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  xxxviii.  See  Roland  Graeme. 

Bridget.  Ex- Abbess  of  St.  Catherine  Nunnery.  The  Reformation 
suppressed  the  convent  and  turned  the  nuns  adrift.  She  was  a con- 
spirator for  Queen  Mary  and  the  Catholic  Church. 

The  Abbess,  timid,  narrow-minded  and  discontented,  clung  to  ancient  usages 
and  pretensions,  which  were  ended  by  the  Reformation ; and  was  in  adversity, 
as  she  had  been  in  prosperity,  scrupulous,  weak-spirited  and  bigoted.  Ch.  xii. 
Ch.  x,  xi,  xii. 


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Cumberland,  Sheriff  of.  The  gentlemanly  official  who  conducted 
Queen  Mary  to  England.  Ch.  xxxviii. 

Dan  of  the  Howlet-hirst.  A vassal  of  St.  Mary's,  who  became  a 
Protestant,  and,  disguised  as  a dragon,  went  to  the  Monastery  with 
a mocking  masquerade.  Ch.  xiv,  xv.  See  Adam  Woodcock. 

Darlet,  Saunders.  A villager  of  Kinross,  who  objected  to  paying 
Dr.  Lundins,  and  was  called  by  the  physician  “a  sordid  chuff.” 
Ch.  xxvi.  See  Luke  Lundin. 

Diamond.  Sir  Halbert  Glendinning’s  favorite  falcon.  Ch.  vii. 

Douglas,  George.  The  handsome  grandson  of  the  Lady  of  Loch- 
leven,  and  Seneschal  of  the  Castle.  He  had  a melancholy  passion 
for  the  imprisoned  Queen,  and  assisted  her  escape.  When  the 
Queen  reprimanded  him  for  his  despondency,  he  answered: 

“ I am  a houseless  and  landless  man  — disinherited  by  my  mother  and  laid 
under  her  malediction  — disowned  by  my  name  and  kindred  — who  brings  noth- 
ing to  your  standard  but  a single  sword,  and  the  poor  life  of  its  owner.  . . . This 
only  let  me  say,  that  not  for  wealth  or  title  would  I have  done  that  which  I have 
done.  Mary  Stuart  will  not,  and  the  Queen  cannot,  reward  me.”  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Douglas  was  fatally  wounded  at  Langside,  and  the  Queen  saw 
him  die. 

Her  tears  fell  fast  on  the  face  of  the  dying  man,  who  continued  to  fix  his  eyes 
on  her  with  an  eagerness  of  passion  which  death  itself  could  hardly  subdue. 

“ Mourn  not  for  me.”  he  said,  faintly,  “ but  care  for  your  own  safety.  I die 
in  mine  armour,  as  a Douglas  should,  and  I die  pitied  by  Mary  Stuart.”  Ch. 
xxx  vii. 

Ch.  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxiii,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii. 
See  Lady  Lochleven. 

Dryfesdale,  Jasper.  The  grim,  suspicious  and  sullen  old  steward 
at  Lochleven  Castle.  He  was  jealously  devoted  to  the  Douglas 
family,  but  revengeful  by  nature,  and  had  an  insanely  fanatical 
belief  in  fatalism.  He  resented  the  favor  that  was  shown  the  page, 
Roland  Graeme,  and  hated  Queen  Mary  and  Romanism  — so  he 
made  an  unsuccessful  attempt  to  poison  the  Queen  and  her  attend- 
ants. He  was  killed  by  Henry  Seyton.  Ch.  xx,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxv,  xxix, 
xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii.  See  Henry  Seyton. 

Edward.  Lord  Lindesay’s  attendant.  Ch.  xx. 

Eustace.  Abbot  of  St.  Mary,  in  whose  favor  Boniface  had  abdicated. 
The  flagstone  bore  only  the  inscription : 

Hie  jacet.  Eustatius  Abbas , for  no  one  dared  to  add  a word  of  commendation  in 
favour  of  his  learning,  and  strenuous  zeal  for  the  Roman  Catholic  faith.  Ch. 
xiii. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  xii,  xiii.  See  Eustace,  in  “ The  Monastery .” 


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Fisher,  Ralph.  A rough,  obsequious  and  hypocritical  churl. 
Ch.  vii. 

Fleming,  Lady  Mary.  Tire-woman  to  Queen  Mary,  and  her  com- 
panion in  captivity  at  Lochleven  Castle.  She  was  court  bred,  cere- 
monious and  dull.  She  was  a skillful  lady  of  the  bedchamber,  and 
an  authority  upon  fashions  and  their  changes.  Lady  Fleming  was 
the  embodiment  of  solemn  dignity  and  propriety,  and  endeavored 
to  check  the  levity  of  the  Queen’s  youthful  attendants,  Roland 
Graeme  and  Catherine  Seyton.  Through  her  utter  lack  of  tact  or 
adroitness,  the  Queen’s  conversation  often  stumbled  upon  painful 
subjects.  Her  husband  was  killed  at  Langside,  and  she  accompa- 
nied the  Queen  to  England.  Ch.  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxix,  xxx, 
xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii.  See  Catherine 
Seyton. 

Glendinning,  Edward.  See  Abbot  Ambrosius. 

Glendinning,  Sir  Halbert.  Knight  of  Avenel,  and  brother  to 
Abbot  Ambrosius.  There  was  a rational  and  tender  devotion 
between  the  Knight  and  his  lady,  their  only  troubles  being  their 
want  of  an  heir,  and  Sir  Halbert’s  long  absences  from  the  Castle  on 
political  and  military  matters,  for  he  was  the  Regent  Murray’s 
trusted  favorite. 

The  fiery  freedom  of  the  aspiring  youth  had  given  place  to  the  steady  and 
stern  composure  of  the  approved  soldier  and  skilful  politician.  . . . His  beard, 
according  to  the  fashion  of  the  time,  grew  short  and  thick,  and  was  turned  into 
mustaches  on  the  upper  lip,  and  peaked  at  the  extremity.  . . . The  favour  in 
which  he  was  held  by  the  powerful  Earl  of  Murray,  and  the  high  talents  by 
which  he  vindicated  his  right  to  that  rank  and  that  favour,  were  qualities  which 
rather  increased  than  diminished  the  envy  which  was  harboured  against  Sir  Hal- 
bert Glendinning  among  a proud  aristocracy,  as  a person  originally  of  inferior 
and  obscure  birth,  who  had  arisen  to  his  present  eminence  solely  by  his  personal 
merit.  The  natural  firmness  of  his  mind  did  not  enable  him  to  despise  the  ideal 
advantages  of  a higher  pedigree,  . . . and  . . . there  were  moments  in  which 
he  felt  mortified,  . . . and  regretted  that  his  importance  as  the  proprietor  of 
Avenel  was  qualified  by  his  possessing  it  only  as  the  husband  of  the  heiress. 
Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  i,  iii,  xv,  xxxvii,  xxxviii.  See  Ambrosius;  Lady  of  Avenel; 
Murray;  also  Halbert  Glendinning,  in  “ The  Monastery .” 

Graeme,  Magdalen.  Roland  Graeme’s  grandmother.  A Catholic 
enthusiast,  and  a bold  and  resolute  conspirator  in  the  interests  of 
Queen  Mary  and  the  Church.  She  was  haughty  in  her  manners  and 
commanding  in  stature.  She  wore  a pilgrim’s  habit.  The  Protest- 
ants suspected  her  of  witchcraft,  while  the  Catholics  regarded  her 
as  a saint.  Fanaticism  and  a life  of  trials  had  somewhat  unsettled 
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her  intellect.  Her  language  rose,  sometimes,  to  the  height  of  rhap- 
sody, and  again  was  witlieringly  expressive  of  hatred  and  vitupera- 
tion. To  assist  the  Queen’s  escape,  she  went  in  the  neighborhood 
of  Lochleven  Castle,  under  the  name  of  Mother  Nichneven,  and 
saved  the  Queen’s  life  by  selling  to  the  would-be  poisoner,  Dryfes- 
dale,  a harmless  drug.  She  devotedly  loved  her  grandson. 

A fondness  carried  almost  to  the  verge  of  dotage,  in  circumstances  where  the 
Catholic  religion  was  not  concerned.  . . . Her  life  she  would  willingly  have  laid 
down  to  save  the  earthly  object  of  her  affection,  but  that  object  itself  she  was 
ready  to  hazard,  and  would  have  been  willing  to  sacrifice,  could  the  restoration 
of  the  Church  of  Rome  have  been  purchased  with  his  blood.  Ch.  xiii. 

She  went  on  the  continent  after  the  Queen’s  escape  from  Loch- 
leven. 

Magdalen  Graeme  . . . died  at  Cologne,  in  the  performance  of  a penance  too 
severe  for  her  age,  which  she  had  taken  upon  herself  in  behalf  of  the  Queen  and 
Church  of  Scotland,  so  soon  as  she  heard  of  the  defeat  at  Langside.  Ch.  xxxviii. 
Ch.  ii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xxvi,  xxviii,  xxxii,  xxxvi, 
xxxviii.  See  Roland  Graeme. 

Graeme,  Roland.  Magdalen  Graeme’s  grandson.  He  was  rescued 
from  drowning  by  the  Lady  of  Avenel’s  dog,  and  became  her  spoiled 
page.  He  was  haughty,  handsome  and  daring.  He  was  galled  at 
his  menial  position,  and  secretly  believed  in  his  gentle  blood.  He 
rapidly  became  accomplished  in  exercises  of  body  and  mind,  and 
his  jealous  fellow-servants  plotted  for  his  dismissal. 

The  character  of  young  Roland  began  to  develop  itself.  It  was  bold,  per- 
emptory, decisive  and  overbearing;  generous,  if  neither  withstood  nor  contra- 
dicted; vehement  and  passionate,  if  censured  or  opposed.  Ch.  iii. 

He  at  length  became  so  presumptuous  that  his  indulgent  mistress 
was  forced  to  discharge  him.  He  parted  from  her  with  feelings  of 
remorse  and  gratitude,  and  the  proud  determination  to  achieve  an 
independent  career.  His  Catholic  grandmother  educated  him  to 
conceal  his  religion,  and  privately  dedicated  him  to  the  restoration 
of  the  Queen  and  Romanism.  Murray  sent  him  to  Lochleven  Castle 
as  the  Queen’s  page,  with  the  instructions  to  act  as  a spy,  which 
Roland  was  too  honorable  to  obey.  He  conducted  himself  with  dis- 
cretion, and  became  a Protestant  while  at  the  Castle.  He  was  in- 
fatuated by  the  Queen’s  attendant,  Catherine  Seyton,  and  between 
them  there  was  a very  diverting  war  of  wits.  Through  the  solicita- 
tions of  Catherine  and  sympathy  for  the  Queen,  he  effected  her  es- 
cape by  duplicate  keys,  and  remained  with  the  Queen  until  she  left 
Scotland.  Murray  pardoned  Roland,  and  the  young  man  learned 
that  instead  of  being  the  illegitimate  child  of  Julian  Avenel  and 
Catherine  Graeme,  he  was  the  offspring  of  their  secret  marriage, 


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*ind  the  nephew  and  heir  of  his  kind  benefactress.  He  returned  to 
Avenel  Castle. 

A modest  and  unassuming  young  man,  too  much  acquainted  with  his  own  ex- 
pectations and  character,  to  be  hot  or  petulant  in  demanding  the  consideration 
which  wras  readily  and  voluntarily  yielded  to  him.  Ch.  xxxviii. 

Ch.  i,  li,  iii,  iv,  v,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii, 
xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi, 
xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii.  See  Magdalen  Graeme; 
Catherine  Seyton;  also  Catherine,  in  “ The  Monastery .” 

Henderson,  Elias,  Rev.  The  Calvinistic  chaplain  at  Lochleven 
Castle.  He  converted  the  Queen’s  page,  and  aspired  to  proselyting 
Mary,  but  she  adroitly  avoided  religious  discourse  with  him. 

He  was  a man  in  the  prime  of  life,  and  possessed  of  good  natural  parts,  care- 
fully improved  by  the  best  education  which  those  times  afforded.  To  these 
qualities  were  added  a faculty  of  close  and  terse  reasoning,  and,  at  intervals,  a 
flow  of  happy  illustration  and  natural  eloquence.  Ch.  xxiii. 

Ch.  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv.  See  Roland  Graeme. 

Herries,  Lord.  The  Queen’s  devoted,  but  mistaken,  partisan,  who 
advised  her  flight  to  England.  Ch.  xxii,  xxxviii. 

Hodge.  One  of  Dr.  Lundin’s  myrmidons.  Ch.  xxvi.  See  Luke 
Lundin. 

Hyndman.  The  jealous  and  observing  Usher  of  the  Council  Cham- 
ber at  Holyrood.  The  Regent  said  to  him: 

“ You  are  too  knowing,  sir,  for  your  post,  which,  by  special  order,  is  destined 
for  men  of  blunter  capacity.  So ! now  you  look  more  like  a fool  than  you  did. 

. . . Keep  that  confused  stare,  and  it  may  keep  your  office. 11  Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  xviii,  xix. 

Keltie.  The  old  landlord  of  the  change-house  at  Keiry  Craigs. 
Keltie  and  his  friend,  Auchtermuchty,  drank  together  in  “festive 
cordiality.”  Ch.  xxxiii.  See  Auchtermuchty. 

Kirkaldy.  Laird  of  Grange;  a distinguished  soldier  in  the  Regent’s 
army  at  Langside.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Leslie,  Ralph.  Lord  Sey ton’s  enemy.  Ch.  xvii,  xviii. 

Lindesay,  Lord.  One  of  the  commissioners  sent  by  the  Scottish 
Privy  Council  to  force  Queen  Mary  to  abdicate. 

The  whole  equipment  was  that  of  a rude  warrior,  negligent  of  his  exterior 
even  to  misanthropical  sullenness ; and  the  short,  harsh,  haughty  tone,  which  he 
used  towards  his  attendants,  belonged  to  the  same  unpolished  character.  Ch.xx. 

He  was  violent  in  his  language  and  demeanor  to  the  Queen,  and 
bruised  her  arm  with  his  gauntleted  hand.  He  was  ashamed  of 
this  brutality,  and  the  Queen,  forgiving  him,  said: 

“An  honoured  soldier  hadst  thou  been  by  a king's  side  — leaguered  with  rebels 
what  art  thou  but  a good  blade  in  the  hands  of  a ruffian?”  Ch.  xxii. 

Ch.  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxxvii.  See  Queen  Mary. 


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Lochleven,  Lady  of.  Margaret  Erskine,  of  the  house  of  Mar,  and 
wife  of  Sir  William  Douglas,  of  Lochleven  Castle.  Previous  to  her 
marriage  she  had  captivated  James  Y,  by  whom  she  became  the 
mother  of  the  Regent  Murray.  She  secretly  sorrowed  over  her  for- 
mer shame,  and  embraced  the  most  austere  and  bigoted  tenets  of 
the  reformed  religion.  The  Lady  had  a stately  mien,  and  her  coun- 
tenance bore  traces  of  early  beauty  and  her  present  bitterness  and 
discontent. 

In  every  respect,  the  unfortunate  Queen  Mary,  now  the  compulsory  guest,  or 
rather  prisoner,  of  this  sullen  lady,  was  obnoxious  to  her  hostess.  Lady  Loch- 
leven disliked  her  as  the  daughter  of  Mary  of  Guise,  the  legal  possessor  of  those 
rights  over  James’  heart  and  hand  of  which  she  conceived  herself  to  have  been 
injuriously  deprived;  and  yet  more  so  as  the  professor  of  a religion  which  she 
detested  worse  than  Paganism.  . . . The  Lady  of  Lochleven  . . . endeavoured 
to  conceal  dislike  and  apprehension  under  the  appearance  of  respectful  indiffer- 
ence. The  truth  was,  that  she  had  experienced  repeatedly  the  Queen’s  superi- 
ority in  . . . disguised  yet  cutting  sarcasm.  Ch.  xxi. 

Notwithstanding  her  rigid  surveillance,  her  grandson  attempted 
the  Queen’s  escape. 

“ Wretched  boy,”  said  the  distracted  Lady  of  Lochleven,  “hast  thou  fallen 
even  thus  far  into  the  snares  of  this  Moabitish  woman?  Hast  thou  bartered  thy 
name,  thy  allegiance,  thy  knightly  oath,  thy  duty  to  thy  parents,  thy  country 
and  thy  God,  for  a feigned  tear,  or  a sickly  smile,  from  lips  which  flattered  the 
infirm  Francis  — lured  to  death  the  idiot  Darnley  — read  luscious  poetry  with 
the  minion  Chastelar  — mingled  in  the  lays  of  love  which  were  sung  by  the  beg- 
gar Rizzio  — and  which  were  joined  in  rapture  to  those  of  the  foul  and  licen- 
tious Bothwell?  . . . Madame,  . . . you  retain  an  exchequer  which  neither  your 
own  prodigality  can  drain  nor  your  offended  country  deprive  you  of.  . . . You 
have  fair  words  and  delusive  smiles  at  your  command  ...  to  lure  youth  to 
folly.  . . . My  eldest  son  is  a widower  — were  he  not  more  worthy  the  flattering 
hopes  with  which  you  have  seduced  his  brother?  True,  the  yoke  of  marriage 
has  been  already  thrice  fitted  on  — but  the  Church  of  Rome  calls  it  a sacrament, 
and  its  votaries  may  deem  it  one  in  which  they  cannot  too  often  participate.” 

“And  the  votaries  of  the  Church  of  Geneva,”  replied  Mary,  colouring  with 
indignation,  “ as  they  deem  marriage  no  sacrament,  are  said  at  times  to  dispense 
with  the  holy  ceremony.”  Ch.  xxx. 

Lady  Lochleven  was  stunned  by  the  affront,  which  she  had  drawn 
upon  herself,  and  resorted  to  her  bible  for  strength  to  restrain  her 
desire  for  vengeance. 

“Now  God  be  praised  for  that  woman’s  youthful  frailty!  ” said  the  Queen. 
” Had  she  not  that  weak  point  in  her  character  I might  waste  my  words  on  her 
in  vain.  But  that  spot  is  the  very  reverse  of  what  is  said  of  the  witch’s  mark. 
I can  make  her  feel  there,  though  she  is  otherwise  insensible  all  over.”  Ch. 
xxxiv. 

Ch.  xxi,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv.  See 

George  Douglas;  Queen  Mary;  Earl  of  Murray. 


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Lundin,  Luke,  Dr.  The  Lord  of  Lochleven’s  chamberlain  at  Kin- 
ross; facetious,  pedantic  and  pompous. 

Woe  betide  the  family  of  the  rich  boor,  who  presumed  to  depart  this  life  with- 
out a passport  from  Dr.  Luke  Lundin ! for  if  his  representatives  had  aught  to  set- 
tle with  the  Baron,  as  it  seldom  happened  otherwise,  they  were  sure  to  find  a cold 
friend  in  the  Chamberlain.  He  was  considerate  enough,  however,  gratuitously 
to  help  the  poor  out  of  their  ailments,  and  sometimes  out  of  all  their  other  dis- 
tresses at  the  same  time.  Formal,  in  a double  proportion,  both  as  a physician 
and  as  a person  in  office,  and  proud  of  the  scraps  of  learning  which  made  his 
language  almost  universally  unintelligible.  Ch.  xxvi. 

Ch.  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxix,  xxxii. 

Mary,  Queen  of  Scotland.  She  is  represented  as  having  been  ill- 
advised  by  friends,  deserted  by  an  usurping  brother  and  betrayed 
by  enemies.  Notwithstanding  the  gloom  of  a prison,  her  natural 
buoyancy  finds  expression  in  wit  and  mirth,  and  she  is  endowed 
with  delicate  tact,  winning  address,  and  a demeanor  and  magna- 
nimity truly  royal. 

Her  face,  her  form,  have  been  so  deeply  impressed  upon  the  imagination,  that 
even  at  the  distance  of  nearly  three  centuries,  it  is  unnecessary  to  remind  the 
most  ignorant  and  uninformed  reader  of  the  striking  traits  which  characterize 
that  remarkable  countenance,  which  seems  at  once  to  combine  our  ideas  of  the 
majestic,  the  pleasing  and  the  brilliant,  leaving  us  to  doubt  whether  they  express 
most  happily  the  queen,  the  beauty,  or  the  accomplished  woman.  . . . Even 
those  who  feel  themselves  compelled  to  believe  all,  or  much,  of  what  her  ene- 
mies laid  to  her  charge,  cannot  think  without  a sigh  upon  a countenance  ex- 
pressive of  anything  rather  than  the  foul  crimes  with  which  she  was  charged  when 
living,  and  which  still  continue  to  shade,  if  not  to  blacken,  her  memory.  That 
brow,  so  truly  open  and  regal— those  eyebrows,  so  regularly  graceful,  which 
yet  were  saved  from  the  charge  of  regular  insipidity  by  the  beautiful  effect  of 
the  hazel  eyes  which  they  overarched,  and  which  seemed  to  utter  a thousand 
histories  — the  nose,  with  all  its  Grecian  precision  of  outline  — the  mouth,  so 
well  proportioned,  so  sweetly  formed,  as  if  designed  to  speak  nothing  but  what 
was  delightful  to  hear  — the  dimpled  chin  — the  stately,  swan-like  neck,  form  a 
countenance,  the  like  of  which  we  know  not  to  have  existed  in  any  other  char- 
acter moving  in  that  class  of  life  where  the  actresses  as  well  as  the  actors  com- 
mand general  and  undivided  attention.  . . . And  no  small  instance  is  it  of  the 
power  of  beauty,  that  her  charms  should  have  remained  the  subject,  not  merely 
of  admiration,  but  of  warm  and  chivalrous  interest,  after  the  lapse  of  such  a 
length  of  time.  We  know  that  by  far  the  most  acute  of  those  who,  in  latter 
days,  have  adopted  the  unfavourable  view  of  Mary’s  character,  longed,  like  the 
executioner  before  his  dreadful  task  was  performed,  to  kiss  the  fair  hand  of  her 
on  whom  he  was  about  to  perform  so  horrible  a duty.  Ch.  xxi. 

Her  wit  and  satire  were  much  dreaded. 

It  may  be  well  doubted,  whether  this  talent  was  not  as  fatal  to  its  possessor  as 
the  many  others  enjoyed  by  that  highly  gifted  but  most  unhappy  female ; for, 
while  it  often  afforded  a momentary  triumph  over  her  keepers,  it  failed  not 
to  exasperate  their  resentment,  and  the  satire  and  sarcasm  in  which  she  had  in- 
dulged were  frequently  retaliated  by  the  deep  and  bitter  hardships  which  they 


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had  the  power  of  inflicting.  It  is  well  known  that  her  death  was  at  length  has- 
tened by  a letter  which  she  wrote  to  Queen  Elizabeth,  in  which  she  treated  her 
jealous  rival  and  the  Countess  of  Shrewsbury  with  the  keenest  irony  and  ridi- 
cule. Ch.  xxi. 

Ch.  xxi,  xxii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi, 
xxxvii,  xxxviii.  See  Lady  of  Lochleven;  Earl  of  Murray. 

Melville,  Sir  Robert.  One  of  the  three  commissioners  sent  by  the 
Privy  Council  to  request  Mary’s  abdication.  He  was  a gray-haired, 
shrewd,  but  kindly-looking,  gentleman.  He  was  instructed  by  the 
Regent  to  act  as  a restraint  upon  his  colleagues,  and  to  mediate 
between  them  and  the  Queen.  Ch.  xx,  xxi,  xxii. 

Morton,  James  Douglas,  Earl  of.  A leading  member  of  the 
Scottish  Privy  Council,  and  a general  at  Langside.  His  passions 
were  dark  and  fierce,  and  his  jealousy  ever  on  the  alert.  His  antag- 
onism to  the  Queen  was  most  bitter.  Ch.  xviii,  xx,  xxxvii. 

Murray,  James  Stuart,  Earl  of.  Regent  of  Scotland  during  the 
infancy  of  his  nephew,  James  VI.  Murray  was  the  illegitimate  son 
of  James  V and  the  Lady  of  Lochleven.  His  natural  expression  of 
countenance  was  that  of  “ melancholy  gravity,”  and  he  endeavored 
to  moderate  the  violence  of  his  party  toward  the  Queen. 

This  distinguished  statesman  . . . possessed  all  the  external  dignity,  as  well 
as  almost  all  the  noble  qualities,  which  could  grace  the  power  which  he  enjoyed. 

. . . But  that  he  held  his  authority  by  the  deposition  and  imprisonment  of  his 
sister  and  benefactress  was  a crime  which  those  only  can  excuse  who  think  am- 
bition an  apology  for  ingratitude.  He  was  dressed  plainly  in  black  velvet,  after 
the  Flemish  fashion,  and  wore  in  his  high-crowned  hat  a jewelled  clasp,  which 
looped  it  up  on  one  side.  Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  xviii,  xx,  xxxvii.  See  Lady  of  Lochleven;  Queen  Mary. 

Nichneven,  Mother.  See  Magdalen  Graeme. 

Nicholas,  Father.  An  aged  monk  of  St.  Mary’s,  who 
Sunk  under  the  pressure  of  the  times.  Ch.  xiii. 

Ch.  xiii.  See  Nicholas,  in  “ The  Monastery .” 

Peter.  Bridgeward  at  Kennaquhair,  who  peevishly  lamented 

The  alteration  of  times,  which  sent  domineering  soldiers  and  feudal  retainers 
to  his  place  of  passage,  instead  of  peaceful  pilgrims,  and  reduced  him  to  become 
the  oppressed,  instead  of  playing  the  extortioner.  Ch.  xvi. 

Ch.  xvi.  See  Peter  the  Bridgeward,  in  “ The  Monastery .” 

Philip,  Father.  Sacristan  at  St.  Mary’s.  He  married  Julian  Avenel 
and  Catherine  Graeme,  but  the  Baron  had  prevailed  upon  him  to 
observe  secrecy  in  the  matter,  and  Catherine  died,  not  knowing  that 
she  was  a lawful  wife,  for  Avenel  afterward  told  her  that  the  cere- 
mony had  been  performed  by  a mock  priest.  Father  Philip’s  dying 
confession  made  Roland  Graeme  the  heir  of  the  Avenel  estates. 


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Ch.  xiii,  xxxviii.  See  Roland  Graeme;  also  Catherine,  in  “ The 
Monastery." 

Randal.  A domestic  at  Lochleven  Castle.  Ch,  xx,  xxi,  xxx,  xxxii, 
xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv. 

Rosabelle.  The  Queen’s  horse,  which  Douglas  obtained  from  Mor- 
ton’s guarded  stables  for  Mary’s  use  after  her  flight  from  Lochleven 
Castle.  The  Queen  said: 

“My  own  favourite  Rosabelle,  who  was  never  matched  in  Scotland  for  swift- 
ness, for  ease  of  motion  and  for  sureness  of  foot.”  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Rosabelle  safely  bore  Mary  from  the  battle  of  Langside,  and  in 
all  the  agony  of  that  hour  she  did  not  forget  to  provide  for  the 
faithful  creature’s  care. 

Ch.  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii.  See  George  Douglas. 

Ruthven,  Lord  William.  A distinguished  soldier  and  statesman, 
who  was  appointed  one  of  the  commissioners  to  obtain  Mary’s  abdi- 
cation. He  observed  toward  her  on  that  occasion  a formal  but 
pitiless  severity.  She  regarded  him  with  terror  on  account  of  the 
prominent  part  himself  and  family  had  performed  in  Rizzio’s  mur- 
der. Ch.  xxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii. 

Seyton,  Catherine.  Lord  Seyton’s  beautiful  young  daughter,  in 
attendance  upon  the  Queen  at  Lochleven  Castle.  Previous  to  the 
Reformation  she  had  been  in  the  nunnery  of  her  aunt,  the  Abbess 
Bridget.  She  was  proud  and  spirited,  as  well  as  witty  and  gay, 
together  with  ready  tact,  quick  intelligence  and  loyalty  to  church 
and  queen.  She  fascinated  the  Queen’s  page,  Roland  Graeme,  and 
archly  coquetted  with  him.  She  devoted  herself  to  amusing  her 
imprisoned  mistress : 

She  danced,  she  sang,  she  recited  tales  of  ancient  and  modern  times,  with  that 
heartfelt  exertion  of  talent,  of  which  the  pleasure  lies  not  in  the  vanity  of  display- 
ing it  to  others,  but  in  the  enthusiastic  consciousness  that  we  possess  it  ourselves. 
...  A touch  of  audacity,  altogether  short  of  effrontery,  and  far  less  approaching 
to  vulgarity,  gave  as  it  were  a wildness  to  all  that  she  did,  and  Mary  . . . com- 
pared her  to  a trained  singing  bird  escaped  from  a cage,  which  practises  in  all 
the  luxuriance  of  freedom  . . . the  airs  which  it  had  learned  during  its  earlier 
captivity.  Ch.  xxiv. 

She  inspires  Roland  to  assist  the  Queen’s  escape.  After  remaining 
two  years  with  the  Queen  in  her  rigorous  English  imprisonment, 
Catherine  returned  to  Scotland  and  became  the  wife  of  Roland, 
now  the  lawful  heir  of  Avenel. 

Ch.  x,  xi,  xii,  xvii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii, 
xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii.  See  Roland  Graeme. 

Seyton,  Lord  George.  Father  to  Catherine  and  Henry  Seyton.  A 
haughty  and  faithful  partisan  of  the  Queen.  He  had  once  been 


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grand  master  of  the  household,  and  refused  an  earldom.  After  the 
battle  of  Langside  he  was  reduced  to  poverty  and  exile,  but  recov- 
ered his  estates  and  rose  to  favor  under  James  YI.  Ch.  xvii,  xxxvi, 
xxxvii,  xxxviii.  See  Seyton  (Catherine  and  Henry). 

Sey ton,  Henry.  Lord  Seyton ’s  daring  and  high- tempered  son.  He 
was  Catherine’s  twin-brother,  and  so  resembled  her  as  to  puzzle  the 
enamored  Roland  Graeme.  He  devoted  himself  to  the  Queen’s  res- 
cue, and  died  at  Langside.  Ch.  xix,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxiii, 
xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii. 

Telford,  Toby.  A sturdy  clown,  attending  upon  Dr.  Lundin.  Ch. 
xxvi. 

The  Abbot.  See  Ambrosious. 

The  English  Warden.  An  official  who  assisted  the  Queen’s  flight 
to  England.  Ch.  xxxviii. 

The  Porter  at  St.  Mary’s  Monastery.  A thin  and  timid  old 
man.  Ch.  xiii,  xiv. 

The  Prior  of  Dundrennan  Abbey.  A friend  to  Queen  Mary. 
Ch.  xxxviii. 

Warden,  Henry,  Rev.  An  elderly  minister,  who  had  given  offense 
to  those  in  power  by  his  aggressive  zeal,  and  sought  a refuge  for  his 
old  age  at  Avenel  Castle.  He  poured  vials  of  wrath  upon  the  head 
of  the  page,  Roland  Graeme,  whom  he  considered  lacking  in  respect 
for  himself  and  his  holy  office. 

He  ceased  not,  however,  to  serve  his  cause  as  eagerly  with  his  pen  as  he  had 
formerly  done  with  his  tongue,  and  had  engaged  in  a furious  and  acrimonious 
contest  concerning  the  sacrifice  of  the  mass,  as  it  was  termed,  with  Abbot  Eusta- 
tius,  . . . and  his  grave,  stern  and  absorbed  deportment  . . . seldom  showed  any 
interest  except  in  that  which  concerned  his  religious  profession.  Ch.  i. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv.  See  Roland  Graeme. 

White  Lady.  The  guardian  spirit  of  the  house  of  Avenel.  She 
rejoiced  in  the  marriage  of  the  heir,  Roland,  with  Catherine  Seyton. 
Ch.  xxxviii.  See  Roland  Graeme;  also  White  Lady,  in  “ The 
Monastery .” 

Wingate,  Jasper.  Steward  or  major-domo  at  Avenel  Castle.  He 
was  a shrewd  and  self-admiring  time-server.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  vi,  xxxviii. 

Wing-the-Wind,  Michael.  The  Regent  Murray’s  old  and  favor- 
ite attendant.  Ch.  xviii,  xx. 

Wolf.  A stag-greyhound,  a favorite  at  Avenel  Castle.  He  displayed 
a surly  jealousy  toward  Roland  Graeme,  whom  he  had  rescued  from 
drowning.  Ch.  i,  iii.  See  Roland  Graeme. 

Woodcock,  Adam.  The  frank  English  falconer  at  Avenel  Castle. 
He  was  somewhat  conceited,  and  made  pretensions  to  being  a jester 


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and  poet.  A body  of  masquers  invaded  the  Monastery  in  a spirit 
of  ribaldry,  and  Woodcock  sustained  his  character  of  “ Abbot  of 
Unreason  ” with  insolent  and  riotous  assurance. 

The  mock  dignity  was  a stout-made,  under-sized  fellow,  whose  thick  squab 
form  had  been  rendered  grotesque  by  a supplemental  paunch,  well  stuffed.  He 
wore  a mitre  of  leather,  with  a front  like  a grenadier's  cap,  adorned  with  mock 
embroidery  and  trinkets  of  tin.  This  surmounted  a visage,  the  nose  of  which 
was  the  most  prominent  feature,  being  of  unusual  size,  and  at  least  as  richly 
gemmed  as  his  head  gear.  His  robe  was  of  buckram,  and  his  cope  of  canvas, 
curiously  painted,  and  cut  into  open  work.  On  one  shoulder  was  fixed  the 
painted  figure  of  an  owl;  and  he  bore  in  the  right  hand  his  pastoral  staff,  and  in 
the  left  a small  mirror,  having  a handle  to  it.  Ch.  xiv. 

Ch.  iv,  vii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxxvii,  xxxviii. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1831).  Introductory  epistle  from  the  Author  of  Waverley  to  Cap- 
tain Clutterbuck.  I.  Ten  years  afterward  at  Avenel  Castle  —The  drowning  boy— 
The  childless  Lady  of  Avenel’s  attachment  for  the  rescued  child.  II.  Henry 
Warden’s  discussions  with  Abbot  Eustatius  — Magdalen  Graeme  leaves  Roland 
with  the  Lady  of  Avenel  — Sir  Halbert’s  prolonged  absence.  III.  Jealousy  of  the 
haughty  favorite  among  the  inmates  of  the  Castle  — Return  of  Sir  Halbert  Glen- 
dinning  — Roland’s  attainments.  IV.  Roland  at  seventeen —The  Lady  of  Avenel’s 
distress  at  Roland’s  fiery  temper  — Henry  Warden  preaches  a sermon  for  Roland’s 
benefit.  V.  Roland's  dismissal.  YI.  Lilias  and  the  steward  drink  to  the  disgraced 
favorite.  VII.  The  unhappy  page  and  Ralph  Fisher— The  generous  falconer. 
VIII.  At  the  ruins  of  St.  Cuthbert’s  cell  Roland  meets  his  grandmother,  Magdalen 
Graeme.  IX.  Magdalen  devotes  Roland  to  Queen  Mary’s  restoration  and  the 
Church  of  Rome.  X.  Roland  meets  Catherine  Seyton  at  the  house  of  Ex-Abbess 
Bridget.  XI.  Roland  and  Catherine  become  acquainted.  XII.  The  different  kinds 
of  fanaticism  exhibited  by  the  Abbess  and  Magdalen  — Roland  assists  Catherine  in 
tying  up  the  cow.  XIII.  Magdalen’s  character  —The  election  of  Abbot  Ambrosius 
—An  extraordinary  interruption.  XIV.  The  masqueraders  at  the  Monastery— The 
Abbot’s  calm  dignity  — Roland  poniards  the  Abbot  of  Unreason  for  menacing 
Magdalen.  XV.  Sir  Halbert  disperses  the  rabble —Unmasking  — Roland  enters 
Sir  Halbert’s  service— The  brothers.  XVI.  Woodcock  and  Roland  journey  to 
Edinburgh.  XVII.  Edinburgh  — Roland  draws  his  sword  for  Seyton— The  adroit 
Catherine  saves  Roland.  XVIII.  Holyrood  — Wing-the-Wind  explains  the  political 
situation  to  Woodcock  — Roland  delivers  his  dispatches  to  the  Regent  — Confer- 
ence between  Morton  and  Murray—  Roland’s  resemblance  to  Julian  Avenel.  XIX. 
Roland’s  discretion — Roland  thinks  he  discovers  Catherine  in  a page’s  disguise  — 
The  haughty  stranger  gives  Roland  a sword,  which  is  only  to  be  unsheathed  in  the 
Queen's  presence  — Roland  condoles  with  Woodcock.  XX.  Woodcock’s  parting 
advice  — Murray  appoints  Roland  as  a page  to  Queen  Mary — Roland’s  journey  to 
Lochleven.  XXI.  The  Lady  of  Lochleven  — Roland  in  the  presence  of  the  unhappy 
Queen  of  Scotland  —The  agitated  Queen  receives  Lindesay  and  Melville.  XXII. 
Lord  Ruthven  — Mary  requested  to  abdicate  on  penalty  of  trial  and  execution  for 
murder  and  adultery — Roland  unsheathes  the  sword  — Incidents  and  results  of  the 
memorable  interview  between  the  Queen  and  the  commissioners.  XXIII.  The 


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seneschal,  George  Douglas,  converses  with  his  grandmother  about  the  Queen  — 
Roland  waits  upon  the  ladies  at  the  evening  meal  — Roland  listens  to  the  Rev. 
Elias  Henderson.  XXIV.  Life  at  Lochleven— A fishing  excursion  with  the  pensive 
Douglas  — Catherine  consecrates  Roland  to  the  Queen's  rescue.  XXV.  Rev.  Hen- 
derson warns  Roland  — Henderson  and  the  Queen  — Roland  receives  the  Queen’s 
consent  to  execute  the  Lady  of  Lochleven ’s  commands  at  Kinross.  XXVI.  Dr. 
Luke  Lundin  and  Roland  — Old  mother  Nicneven.  XXVII.  The  revel  and  revel- 
ers — Roland  perplexed.  XXVIII.  Roland  again  meets  his  grandmother  — Roland 
and  the  disguised  Abbot  Ambrosius.  XXIX.  Roland's  meditations  — The  sup- 
posed Catherine’s  masculine  conduct  and  temper  — The  Lady  of  Lochleven  cross- 
examines  Roland —Through  the  steward's  malice,  Roland  overhears  an  auspicious 
whisper.  XXX.  The  accidental  discharge  of  a pistol,  and  its  consequences  — 
George  of  Douglas  confesses  to  his  accusing  grandmother  his  attempt  to  free  the 
Queen— The  Lady  of  Lochleven's  insults  to  the  Queen,  who  is  stunned  by  Mary’s 
requiting  sarcasm  — Dryfesdale  promises  his  Lady  vengeance.  XXXI.  The  sorrow- 
ing Queen’s  excitement  at  the  mention  of  Sebastian's  marriage.  XXXII.  The 
Lady  of  Lochleven  broods  over  her  insult  — Dryfesdale's  attempt  to  poison  the 
Queen  and  her  retinue— The  Queen  and  her  household  adroitly  act  a part  — Mary’s 
wit  and  satire — Arrival  of  Dr.  Lundin  and  Mother  Nicneven  — Magdalen  Graeme’s 
speech  to  the  Queen.  XXXIII.  Dryfesdale  falls  by  Henry  Seyton’s  dagger  — 
George  of  Douglas  and  the  dying  man.  XXXIV.  The  Lady  of  Lochleven’s  chilling 
and  scrupulous  attendance  upon  the  Queen  — Roland  realizes  that  he  has  mistaken 
Henry  Seyton  for  the  fair  Catherine — Roland  promises  to  duplicate  the  keys. 
XXXV.  The  Queen’s  escape  effected—1 The  fugitives  at  the  house  of  the  peevish 
Ex-Abbot  Boniface.  XXXVI.  The  joyous  Queen  — Rosabelle  and  the  infatuated 
Douglas  — Roland  the  son  of  Julian  Avenel.  XXXVII.  The  week  which  succeeded 
the  Queen’s  flight  from  Lochleven  —The  disastrous  battle  of  Langside— The  flying 
Queen  sees  Douglas  die.  XXXVIII.  The  Abbot  says  in  vain  to  Mary,  **  Queen  of 
Scotland,  thou  shalt  not  leave  thine  heritage  ’’—The  Queen's  farewell— Roland  the 
pardoned  heir  of  Avenel  — Marriage  of  Roland  Avenel  and  Catherine  Seyton  — 
Reappearance  of  the  White  Lady. 


KENILWORTH. 

A ROMANCE. 


“No  scandal  about  Queen  Elizabeth.  I hope.”  The  Critic. 


ARGUMENT. 

A CERTAIN  degree  of  success,  real  or  supposed,  in  the  delinea- 
tion of  Queen  Mary,  naturally  induced  the  author  to  attempt  something 
similar  respecting  “ her  sister  and  her  foe,”  the  celebrated  Elizabeth.  . . . The  in- 
terest of  the  story  is  thrown  upon  that  period  when  the  sudden  death  of  the  first 
Countess  of  Leicester  seemed  to  open  to  the  ambition  of  her  husband  the  oppor- 
tunity of  sharing  the  crown  of  his  sovereign.  It  is  possible  that  slander,  which  very 
seldom  favours  the  memories  of  persons  in  exalted  stations,  may  have  blackened 
the  character  of  Leicester  with  darker  shades  than  really  belong  to  it.  But  the 
almost  general  voice  of  the  times  attached  the  most  foul  suspicions  to  the  death  of 
the  unfortunate  Countess.  Int.  (1831). 


Adams.  A monopolist.  Ch.  xvii. 

^Alasco.  Poisoner,  conjurer  and  astrologer  in  Leicester’s  service.  He 
was  also  called  Demetrius  Doboobius.  He  died  from  the  effects  of  a 
chemical  experiment. 

The  astrologer  was  a little  man,  and  seemed  much  advanced  in  age,  for  his 
beard  was  long  and  white,  and  reached  over  his  black  doublet  down  to  his  silken 
girdle.  His  hair  was  of  the  same  venerable  hue.  But  his  eyebrows  were  as  dark 
as  the  keen  and  piercing  black  eyes  which  they  shaded,  and  this  peculiarity  gave 
a wild  and  singular  cast  to  the  physiognomy  of  the  old  man.  His  cheek  was  still 
fresh  and  ruddy,  and  the  eyes  we  have  mentioned  resembled  those  of  a rat,  in 
acuteness,  and  even  fierceness,  of  expression.  Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  xi,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxii,  xli.  See  Leicester;  Amy  Robsart. 

Alison.  One  of  Foster’s  servants.  Ch.  xx. 

Aylford.  A London  alderman.  Ch.  xvii. 

Badger,  Will.  Sir  Hugh  Robsart’s  favorite  attendant  and  squire. 
Ch.  xii. 

Blount,  Nicholas.  A worthy  soldier,  and  master  of  the  horse  to 
Sussex,  who  was  knighted  at  Kenilworth. 

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He  was  desired  to  advance  toward  the  throne.  . . . His  head  was  already 
giddy  from  a consciousness  of  unusual  finery,  and  the  supposed  necessity  of 
suiting  his  manners  to  the  gayety  of  his  dress;  and  now  this  sudden  view  of  pro- 
motion altogether  completed  the  conquest  of  the  newly -inhaled  spirit  of  foppery 
over  his  natural  disposition,  and  converted  a plain,  honest,  awkward  man  into  a 
coxcomb  of  a new  and  most  ridiculous  kind.  The  knight-expectant  advanced  up 
the  hall,  . . . turning  out  his  toes  with  so  much  zeal  that  he  presented  his  leg 
every  step  with  its  broadside  foremost,  so  that  it  greatly  resembled  an  old-fash- 
ioned table-knife,  with  a curved  point,  when  seen  sideways.  The  rest  of  his  gait 
was  in  proportion  to  this  unhappy  amble.  Ch.  xxxii. 

Ch.  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxix,  xl,  xli.  See 

Sussex. 

Bowyer,  Master.  The  Usher  of  the  Black  Rod.  Ch.  xvi.  See 

Queen  Elizabeth. 

Burleigh,  Lord.  The  Queen’s  treasurer.  When  Elizabeth  became 
enraged  upon  hearing  of  Leicester’s  marriage,  Burleigh  said  to  her: 

“Madame.  . . . remember  you  are  a queen,— Queen  of  England,— mother 
of  your  people.  Give  not  away  to  this  wild  storm  of  passion.”  . . . Burleigh 
stooped  to  kiss  her  hand,  with  affection,  and  — rare  in  the  annals  of  courts  — a 
tear  of  true  sympathy  dropped  from  the  eye  of  the  minister  on  the  hand  of  his 
sovereign.  Ch.  xl. 

Ch.  xvi,  xvii,  xl,  xli.  See  Queen  Elizabeth. 

Carrol.  Deputy  usher  at  Kenilworth  Castle.  Ch.  xxvi,  xxxvii. 

Copley,  Sir  Thomas.  Leicester’s  chamberlain.  Ch.  vii. 

Coxe,  Captain.  The  manager  of  the  pageantry  at  Kenilworth. 

“ That  celebrated  humourist  of  Coventry.”  Ch.  xxxix. 

Crane,  Alison,  Dame.  The  shrewish  mistress  of  the  Crane.  Ch. 
xi.  See  Gaffer  Crane. 

Crane,  Gaffer.  Dame  Alison's  husband. 

A mean-looking,  hop-o'-my-thumb  sort  of  person,  whose  halting  gait  and  long 
neck  and  meddling,  hen-pecked  insignificance  are  supposed  to  have  given  origin 
to  the  celebrated  old  English  tune  of  **  My  Dame  hath  a lame  tame  Crane.”  Ch. 
xi. 

Ch.  xi.  See  Dame  Crane. 

Crane,  Dame.  An  old  Catholic  laundress.  Ch.  xi. 

Denning,  Sir  Francis.  One  of  Leicester’s  “zealous  dependants.” 
Ch.  xvii. 

Dorcas.  One  of  Foster’s  servants.  Ch.  xx,  xxii,  xli. 

Dudley,  Lord  and  Lady.  See  Leicester  and  Amy  Robs  art. 

Elizabeth.  Queen  of  England. 

I haCe  endeavoured  to  describe  her  as  at  once  a high-minded  sovereign  and  a 

female  of  passionate  feelings,  hesitating  betwixt  the  sense  of  her  rank  and  the 
duty  she  owed  her  subjects,  on  the  one  hand,  and,  on  the  other,  her  attachment 
to  a nobleman,  who.  in  external  qualifications,  at  least,  amply  merited  her  favour. 
Int.  (1831). 


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Elizabeth  governed  mostly  by  factions.  Sussex  and  her  favorite, 
Leicester,  headed  rival  parties.  The  Queen  learns  of  certain  haughty, 
threatening  language  which  Leicester  had  used  to  the  usher,  Bow- 
yer: 

‘‘God's  death!  my  Lord”  (such  was  her  emphatic  phrase),  “what  means 
this?  . . . Who  gave  you  license  to  contradict  our  orders,  or  control  our  officers? 
I will  have  in  this  court  — ay,  and  in  this  realm  — but  one  mistress,  and  no  master. 
Look  to  it  that  Master  Bowyer  sustains  no  harm  for  his  duty  to  me  faithfully 
discharged;  for,  as  I am  a Christian  woman  and  a crowned  Queen.  I will  hold 
you  dearly  answerable.11  . . . 

Leicester.  . . . assuming  an  aspect  of  the  deepest  humility,  did  not  even  at- 
tempt a word  in  his  own  exculpation.  . . . The  dignity  of  the  Queen  was  gratified, 
and  the  woman  soon  began  to  feel  for  the  mortification  which  she  had  imposed  on 
her  favourite.  Her  keen  eye  also  observed  the  secret  looks  of  congratulation 
exchanged  amongst  those  who  favoured  Sussex,  and  it  was  no  part  of  her  policy 
to  give  either  party  a decisive  triumph. 

“ What  I say  to  my  Lord  of  Leicester,"  she  said,  after  a moment's  pause,  “ I 
say  also  to  you,  my  Lord  of  Sussex.  You  also  must  needs  ruffle  in  the  court  of 
England,  at  the  head  of  a faction  of  your  own.” 

“ My  followers,  gracious  Princess,”  said  Sussex,  " have  indeed  ruffled  in  your 
cause  ...” 

“Do  you  bandy  looks  and  words  with  me,  my  Lord? ” said  the  Queen,  inter- 
rupting him.  “ Methinks  you  might  learn  of  my  Lord  of  Leicester  the  modesty  to 
be  silent  — at  least,  under  our  censure.  ...  I tell  you  no  king  in  Christendom 
will  less  brook  his  court  to  be  cumbered,  his  people  oppressed  and  his  kingdom's 
peace  disturbed  with  the  arrogance  of  overgrown  power  than  she  who  now 
speaks  with  you.— My  Lord  of  Leicester,  and  you,  my  Lord  of  Sussex,  I com- 
mand you  both  to  be  friends  with  each  other.  ...  I bid  you  once  more  to  join 
hands,  and,  God’s  death ! he  that  refuses  shall  taste  of  our  Tower  fare  ere  he  see 
our  face  again.  I will  lower  your  proud  hearts  ere  we  part,  and  that  I promise 
on  the  word  of  a Queen.  . . . Why,  this  is  as  it  should  be,”  she  added,  looking 
on  them  more  favourably.  “And  when  you.  the  shepherds  of  the  people,  unite 
to  protect  them,  it  shall  be  well  with  the  flock  we  rule  over.”  Ch.  xvi. 

At  Kenilworth,  Elizabeth  listened  to  Leicester’s  importunities ; 

“ No,  Dudley,”  said  Elizabeth;  yet  it  was  with  broken  accents.  . . . “Urge 
it  no  more.  . . . Were  I as  others,  free  to  seek  my  own  happiness,  . . . then, 
indeed.  . . . It  is  madness,  and  must  not  be  repeated.”  . . . The  mind  of  Eng- 
land’s Elizabeth,  if  somewhat  shaken  by  the  agitating  interview  to  which  she 
had  just  put  a period,  was  of  that  firm  and  decided  character  which  soon  recov- 
ers its  natural  tone.  It  was  like  one  of  those  ancient  Druidical  monuments  called 
rocking-stones.  The  finger  of  Cupid,  boy  as  he  is  painted,  could  put  her  feelings 
in  motion,  but  the  power  of  Hercules  could  not  have  destroyed  their  equilibrium. 
Ch.  xxxiv. 

The  day  following  this  scene,  Elizabeth  learned  of  Leicester’s  se- 
cret marriage  with  Amy  Robsart.  In  the  first  moment  of  rage,  at 
the  outrage  which  she  had  sustained  as  a Queen  and  a woman,  she 
placed  the  Earl  under  arrest.  Fearing  that  her  severity  would  be- 
tray her  pain,  she  at  length  mastered  herself,  and  calmly  said : 


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“ My  Lord  Shrewsbury,  we  discharge  you  of  your  prisoner.  My  Lord  of 
Leicester,  rise  and  take  up  your  sword  — a quarter  of  an  hour’s  restraint, 
under  the  custody  of  our  marshal,  my  Lord,  is,  we  think,  no  high  penance  for 
months  of  falsehood  practised  upon  us.  We  will  now  hear  the  progress  of  this 
affair.”  . . . Barred  from  every  other  and  more  direct  mode  of  revenge,  the 
Queen  perceived  that  she  gave  her  false  suitor  torture  by  these  inquiries,  and 
dwelt  on  them  for  that  reason,  no  more  regarding  the  pain  which  she  herself 
experienced  than  the  savage  cares  for  the  searing  of  his  hands  by  grasping  the 
hot  pincers  with  which  he  tears  the  flesh  of  his  captive  enemy.  At  length,  how- 
ever, the  haughty  lord,  like  a deer  that  turns  to  bay,  gave  intimation  that  his 
patience  was  failing. 

“ Madame,”  he  said,  “I  have  been  much  to  blame,  . . . yet,  Madame,  let 
me  say  that  my  guilt,  if  it  be  unpardonable,  was  not  unprovoked;  and  that,  if 
beauty  and  condescending  dignity  could  seduce  the  frail  heart  of  a human  being, 
I might  plead  both,  as  the  causes  of  my  concealing  this  secret  from  your  Majes- 
ty. ..  . Your  Grace,  who  has  pardoned  so  much,  will  excuse  my  throwing  my- 
self on  your  royal  mercy  for  those  expressions  which  were  yester-morning 
accounted  but  a light  offence.” 

The  Queen  fixed  her  eyes  on  him  while  she  replied:  ” Now,  by  Heaven,  my 
Lord,  thy  effrontery  passes  the  bounds  of  belief,  as  well  as  patience!  But 
it  shall  avail  thee  nothing.  What,  ho!  my  Lords,  come  all  and  hear  the 
news.  My  Lord  of  Leicester's  stolen  marriage  has  cost  me  a husband,  and 
England  a king.  His  Lordship  is  patriarchal  in  his  tastes  — one  wife  at  a 
time  was  insufficient,  and  he  has  designed  Us  the  honour  of  his  left  hand.  Now, 
is  not  this  too  insolent, — that  I could  not  grace  him  with  a few  marks  of  court 
favour,  but  he  must  presume  to  think  my  hand  and  crown  at  his  disposal?  You, 
however,  think  better  of  me ; and  I can  pity  this  ambitious  man  as  I could  a 
child,  whose  bubble  of  soap  has  burst  between  his  hands.”  Ch.  xl. 

Previously  Varney  had  said  to  Leicester: 

“ You  are  strong,  my  Lord,  and  powerful ; you  are  so  only  by  the  reflected  light 
of  the  Queen’s  favour.  . . . Think  on  all  who  have  made  head  against  this  sage 
princess.  They  are  dead,  captive  or  fugitive.  This  is  not  like  other  thrones, 
which  can  be  overturned  by  a combination  of  powerful  nobles;  the  broad 
foundations  which  support  it  are  in  the  extended  love  and  affections  of  the  peo- 
ple. You  might  share  it  with  Elizabeth ; . . . but  neither  yours  nor  any  other 
power,  foreign  or  domestic,  will  avail  to  overthrow,  or  even  shake  it.” 

Ch.  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xxi,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii, 
xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xli.  See  Leicester. 

Foster,  Anthony.  An  avaricious,  canting,  cold-blooded  hypocrite. 
He  held  Cumnor-Place  by  a lease  from  Leicester,  and  had  charge 
of  the  Earl’s  secretly- married  wife,  Amy  Robsart.  He  was  called 
Tony-Fire-the-Fagot,  on  account  of  his  assistance  at  the  burning  of 
Latimer  and  Ridley.  He  was  sullen  and  dogged  in  his  manner, 
and  was  clumsily  built  and  slovenly  dressed.  He  generally  kept  his 
villainous  eyes  bent  on  the  ground,  and  guarded  his  daughter  with 
superstitious  care.  He  said: 

“ No  contagious  vapours  shall  breathe  on  Janet  — she  shall  remain  pure  as  a 
blessed  spirit,  were  it  but  to  pray  to  God  for  her  father.”  Ch.  vii. 


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Varney  bribed  him  to  assist  in  the  Countess  of  Leicester's  murder. 
All  search  for  him  was  in  vain.  His  grandson, 

In  making  some  researches  about  Cumnor-Place.  discovered  a secret  passage, 
closed  by  an  iron  door,  which  . . . descended  to  a sort  of  cell,  in  which  they 
found  an  iron  chest  containing  a quantity  of  gold,  and  a human  skeleton 
stretched  above  it.  The  fate  of  Anthony  Foster  was  now  manifest.  He  had 
fled  to  this  place  of  concealment,  forgetting  the  key  of  the  spring-lock,  and  be- 
ing barred  from  escape,  by  the  means  he  had  used  for  preservation  of  that  gold 
for  which  he  had  sold  his  salvation,  he  had  there  perished  miserably.  Ch.  xli. 
Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  xx,  xxii,  xxxv,  xli.  See  Amy  Robsart; 
Varney. 

Foster,  Janet.  Anthony  Foster’s  daughter;  “a  pretty  Puritan,” 
who  faithfully  assisted  the  escape  of  her  mistress,  Amy  Robsart, 
from  Cumnor-Place.  She  inherited  her  father’s  wealth,  and  mar- 
ried Wayland  Smith.  Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  xx,  xxii,  xxiii,  xii.  See  An- 
thony Foster;  Wayland  Smith. 

Goldthread,  Lawrence.  A gossipy  frequenter  of  the  Black  Bear; 
“ the  cutting  mercer  of  Abingdon.”  Ch.  i,  ii,  xix,  xxiv. 

Gosling,  Cicely.  Giles  Gosling’s  daughter;  “the  beauty  of  the 
bar.”  Ch.  i,  iii,  xix.  See  Giles  Gosling. 

Gosling,  Giles.  Host  of  the  Black  Bear. 

Aman  of  goodly  person,  and  of  somewhat  round  belly ; fifty  years  of  age  and 
upwards,  moderate  in  his  reckonings,  prompt  in  his  payments,  having  a cellar 
of  sound  liquor,  a ready  wit  and  a pretty  daughter,  . . . and  so  great  was  his 
fame  that  to  have  been  in  Cumnor  without  wetting  a cup  at  the  bonny  Black 
Bear,  would  have  been  to  have  avouched  oneself  utterly  indifferent  to  reputation 
as  a traveller.  Ch.  i. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  vii,  viii,  xix,  xx. 

Grimesby,  Gaffer.  An  old  farmer.  Ch.  xi. 

Holiday,  Magister.  Richard  Sludge’s  pedantic  tutor. 

A long,  lean,  shambling,  stooping  figure,  was  surmounted  by  a head  thatched 
with  lank  black  hair,  somewhat  inclined  to  grey.  His  features  had  the  cast  of 
habitual  authority,  which,  I suppose,  Dionysius  carried  with  him  from  the 
throne  to  the  schoolmaster’s  pulpit,  and  bequeathed  as  a legacy  to  all  the  same 
profession.  A black  buckram  cassock  was  gathered  at  his  middle  with  a belt, 
at  which  hung,  instead  of  knife  or  weapon,  a goodly  leathern  pen-and-ink  case. 
His  ferule  was  stuck  on  the  other  side,  like  Harlequin’s  wooden  sword.  Ch.  ix. 
Ch.  ix,  xxiv. 

Hunsdon,  Lord.  A courtier. 

A rough  old  noble,  who,  from  his  relationship  to  the  Boleyns,  was  accus- 
tomed to  use  more  freedom  with  the  Queen  than  almost  any  other  dared  to  do 
Ch.  xxxiv. 

Ch.  xv,  xxxiv,  xxxviii,  xxxix. 

Huntingdon,  Earl  of.  Lord  Leicester’s  brother-in-law.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Jack.  Hostler  at  the  Crane.  Ch.  xi. 


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John.  Tapster  at  the  Black  Bear.  Ch.  i,  xix. 

LamboumeT  Michael.  Giles  Gosling’s  nephew,  and  equerry  to 
Varney;  a swaggering,  insolent  and  dissolute  ruffian  and  drunkard. 

The  following  initiatory  dialogue  took  place  between  Lambourne 
and  his  patron,  Varney: 

“Are  you  needy?  ” said  Varney.  . . . 

“ I love  pleasure,”  said  Lambourne. 

“ That  is  a sufficient  answer,  and  an  honest  one.  . . . Know  you  aught  of 
the  requisites  expected  of  the  retainer  of  a rising  courtier?”  . . . 

Lambourne  said:  “A  quick  eye,— a close  mouth,  a ready  and  bold  hand,— a 
sharp  wit  and  a blunt  conscience.” 

“And  thine.  I suppose,”  said  Varney,  “ has  had  its  edge  blunted  long  since?  ” 

“ I cannot  remember,  sir,  that  its  edge  was  ever  over  keen,”  said  Lambourne. 
“ When  I was  a youth,  I had  some  few  whimsies,  but  I rubbed  them  partly  out 
of  my  recollection  on  the  rough  grindstone  of  the  wars,  and  what  remained  I 
washed  out  in  the  broad  waves  of  the  Atlantic.”  . . . 

“Canst  thou  be  faithful?”  asked  Varney.  . . . 

“If  I’m  well  used  and  well  recompensed;  not  otherwise,”  answered  Lam- 
bourne. ...  If  I am  to  have  a quick  eye  for  my  patron’s  service,  he  must  have 
a dull  one  towards  my  faults.”  . . . 

**  So  they  lie  not  so  grossly  open  that  he  must  needs  break  his  shins  over 
them,”  said  Varney.  . . . 

“ Next,  if  I run  down  game,  I must  have  the  picking  of  the  bones,”  said  Lam- 
bourne. 

“That  is  but  reason.”  replied  Varney ; “so  your  betters  are  served  before 
you.” 

“Good,”  said  Lambourne;  . . . “ if  the  law  and  I quarrel,  my  patron  must 
bear  me  out.”  . . . 

“ Reason  again,”  said  Varney;  “ if  the  quarrel  hath  happened  in  your  master’s 
service.”  Ch.  vii. 

He  was  the  bearer  of  a letter  from  Leicester  to  Varney  forbidding 
the  Countess’  murder.  He  was  drunk  and  presumptuous;  so  Var- 
ney killed  him,  and  rejoiced 

That  he  had  so  adroitly  removed  a troublesome  witness  to  many  of  his  in- 
trigues, and  the  bearer  of  mandates  which  he  had  no  intentions  to  obey,  and 
which,  therefore,  he  was  desirous  it  should  be  thought  had  never  reached  his 
hand.  Ch.  xli. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  vii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxiv,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxii,  xxxiii, 
xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xli.  See  Varney. 

Laneham,  Robert.  Clerk  of  the  Council- chamber  door,  and  chroni- 
cler of  the  “ Queen’s  entertainment  at  Kenilworth  Castle  in  1575.” 

A person  quaintly  dressed  in  a doublet  of  black  velvet,  curiously  pinked  and 
slashed  with  crimson  satin.  A long  cock’s  feather  in  the  velvet  bonnet,  which 
he  held  in  his  hand,  and  an  enormous  ruff,  stiffened  to  the  extremity  of  the 
absurd  taste  of  the  times,  joined  with  a sharp,  lively,  conceited  expression  of 
countenance,  seemed  to  body  forth  a vain,  hair-brained  coxcomb,  and  small  wit; 
while  the  rod  he  held,  and  an  assumption  of  formal  authority,  appeared  to  ex- 


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press  some  sense  of  official  consequence,  which  qualified  the  natural  pertness  of 
his  manner.  A perpetual  blush,  which  occupied  rather  the  sharp  nose  than  the 
thin  cheek  of  this  personage,  seemed  to  speak  more  of  “good  life,”  as  it  was 
called,  than  of  modesty.  Ch.  xvii. 

Ch.  xvii,  xxx. 

Laneham,  Sybil.  Robert  Laneham’s  wife.  A reveller  at  Kenil- 
worth Castle.  Ch.  xvii,  xxiv. 

Lee,  Sir  Henry.  A courtier  in  attendance  upon  the  Queen.  Ch. 
xvi. 

Leicester,  Countess  of.  See  Amy  Robsart. 

Leicester,  Robert  Dudley,  Earl  of.  Queen  Elizabeth’s  favorite. 
He  was  the  leader  of  a powerful  faction,  and  accomplished  in  every 
courtly  art  and  exercise.  He  was  of  dark  complexion,  and  had  black 
hair  and  eyes. 

Leicester  . . . was  alike  remarkable  for  elegance  of  manners  and  beauty  of 
person.  Ch.  xv. 

It  was  rumored  that  the  Queen  intended  sharing  her  crown  with 
him.  Leicester  entertained  the  Queen,  at  his  Castle  of  Kenilworth, 
with  princely  magnificence. 

The  favourite  Earl  was  now  apparelled  all  in  white,  his  shoes  being  of  white 
velvet;  his  understocks  (or  stockings)  of  knit  silk,  his  upper  stocks  of  white 
velvet  lined  with  cloth  of  silver,  which  was  shown  at  the  slashed  part  of  the 
middle  thigh;  his  doublet  of  cloth  of  silver,  the  close  jerkin  of  white  velvet, 
embroidered  with  silver  and  seed-pearl;  his  girdle  and  the  scabbard  of  his  sword 
of  white  velvet  with  golden  buckles ; his  poniard  and  sword  hilted  and  mounted 
with  gold ; and  over  all,  a rich  loose  robe  of  white  satin,  with  a border  of  golden 
embroidery  a foot  in  breadth.  The  collar  of  the  Garter  and  the  azure  Garter 
itself  around  his  knee,  completed  the  appointments  of  the  Earl  of  Leicester; 
which  were  so  well  matched  by  his  fair  stature,  graceful  gesture,  fine  proportion 
of  body,  and  handsome  countenance,  that  at  that  moment  he  was  admitted,  by  all 
who  saw  him,  as  the  goodliest  person  they  had  ever  looked  upon.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Leicester  was  always  supposed  to  be  seen  to  the  greatest  advantage  in  the 
character  and  dress  which,  for  the  time,  he  represented  or  wore.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

Leicester  was  anxious  to  conceal  from  his  jealous  sovereign  his 
clandestine  marriage  with  Amy  Robsart.  The  Countess  embar- 
rassed him  by  coming  to  Kenilworth,  and  he  saves  his  desperate 
fortunes  by  a course  of  shameful  duplicity,  in  which  he  is  aided  and 
advised  by  his  villainous  master  of  the  horse,  Varney. 

Leicester  says : 

“ I do  not  stand  where  I did.  I have  spoken  to  Elizabeth,  under  what  mad 
impulse  I know  not,  on  a theme  which  cannot  be  abandoned  without  touching 
every  female  feeling  to  the  quick,  and  which  I dare  not  and  cannot  prosecute. 
She  can  never,  never  forgive  me,  for  having  caused  and  witnessed  those  yield- 
ings  to  human  passion.  ...  I am  like  one  who  has  long  toiled  up  a dangerous 
precipice,  and  when  he  is  within  one  perilous  stride  of  the  top,  finds  his  pro- 
gress arrested  when  retreat  has  become  impossible.  I see  above  me  the  pinnacle 
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which  I cannot  reach  — beneath  me  the  abyss  into  which  I must  fall  as  soon  as 
my  relaxing  grasp  and  dizzy  brain  join  to  hurl  me  from  my  present  precarious 
stance.”  Ch.  xxxv. 

He  is  betrayed  by  Varney  into  consenting  to  his  wife’s  death,  but 
when  he  realizes,  through  the  Countess’  letter,  how  Varney  has 
duped  him,  his  love  revives  for  Amy,  and  in  remorse  he  confesses 
his  marriage  to  the  Queen.  He  then  experienced  the  full  bitterness 
of  court  disgrace,  but  he  bore  his  humiliation  with  dignity,  and  con- 
tinued to  be  a solicitous  host,  hourly  expecting  his  wife’s  return  to 
Kenilworth,  with  the  commissioners  who  had  been  sent  to  Cunmor- 
Place  for  her. 

The  news  of  the  Countess1  dreadful  fate  put  a sudden  period  to  the  pleasures 
of  Kenilworth.  Leicester  retired  from  court,  and  for  a considerable  time  aban- 
doned himself  to  his  remorse.  But  as  Varney,  in  his  last  declaration,  had  been 
studious  to  spare  the  character  of  his  patron,  the  Earl  was  the  object  rather  of 
compassitm  than  resentment.  The  Queen  at  length  recalled  him  to  court ; he 
was  once  more  distinguished  as  a statesman  and  a favourite,  and  the  rest  of  his 
career  is  well  known  to  history.  But  there  was  something  retributive  in  his 
death,  if,  according  to  an  account  very  generally  received,  it  took  place  from 
swallowing  a draught  of  poison  which  was  designed  by  him  for  another  person. 
Ch.  xli. 

It  is  unnecessary  to  state  the  numerous  reasons  why  the  Earl  is  stated  in  the 
tale  to  be  rather  the  dupe  of  villains,  than  the  unprincipled  author  of  their 
atrocities.  In  the  latter  capacity,  which  a part  at  least  of  his  contemporaries 
imputed  to  him,  he  would  have  made  a character  too  disgustingly  wicked  to  be 
useful  for  the  purposes  of  fiction.  Note  to  ch.  xviii.  * 

Ch.  vi,  vii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xxi,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxv, 
xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xli.  See  Queen  Elizabeth;  Amy 
Robsart;  Tressilian;  Varney. 

Lincoln,  Bishop  of.  In  attendance  upon  Queen  Elizabeth.  Ch.  xv. 
Markham.  One  of  Sussex’s  retainers.  Ch.  xiv,  xv. 

Masters,  Dr.  The  Queen’s  pompous  physician.  Ch.  xv,  xxxi,  xxxvii. 
Mumblazen,  Master.  A taciturn  inmate  of  Lidcote  Hall. 

A withered,  thin,  elderly  gentleman,  with  a cheek  like  a winter  apple,  and  his 
j grey  hair  partly  concealed  by  a small,  high  hat.  shaped  like  a cone.  ...  He  was 
/ an  old  bachelor,  of  good  family,  but  small  fortune,  and  distantly  related  to  the 
house  of  Robsart;  in  virtue  of  which  connection,  Lidcote  Hall  had  been  honoured 
with  his  residence  for  the  last  twenty  years.  His  company  was  agreeable  to  Sir 
Hugh,  chiefly  on  account  of  his  profound  learning,  which,  though  it  only  related 
to  heraldry  and  genealogy,  with  such  scraps  of  history  as  connected  themselves 
with  these  subjects,  was  precisely  of  a kind  to  captivate  the  good  old  knight ; 
besides  the  convenience  which  he  found  in  having  a friend  to  appeal  to,  when 
his  own  memory,  as  frequently  happened,  proved  infirm  and  played  him  false 
concerning  names  and  dates,  which,  and  all  similar  deficiencies.  Master  Michael 
Mumblazen  supplied  with  due  brevity  and  discretion.  And,  indeed,  in  matters 
concerning  the  modern  world,  he  often  gave,  in  his  enigmatical  and  heraldic 
phrase,  advice  which  was  well  worth  attending  to.  Ch.  xii. 


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When  he  learned  that  Tressilian  was  to  appeal  to  the  Queen  in 
Amy  Robsart’s  behalf,  he  gave  his  savings  of  twenty  years,  and 
only  said : 

“You  are  going  to  court,  Master  Tressilian;  ...  you  will  please  remember, 
that  your  blazonry  must  be  argent  and  or  — no  other  tinctures  will  pass  cur- 
rent.” Ch.  xii. 

Ch.  xii.  See  Sir  Hugh  Robsart;  Tressilian. 

Oxford,  Earl  of.  A young  spendthrift.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Paget,  Lady.  A prosaic  Dame  of  Honor  to  Queen  Elizabeth.  Ch. 
xvii. 

Pinnit,  Oscar.  Keeper  of  the  royal  bears,  who  petitioned  against 
Shakspeare  and  the  theaters,  because  they  withdrew  patronage  from 
bear-baiting.  Ch.  xvii. 

Poynings.  A courtier.  Ch.  xvii. 

Raleigh,  Walter.  A young  gentleman  of  Sussex’s  household, 

' — Wfttrseemed  about  twenty  or  upward;  was  clad  in  the  gayest  habit  used  by 

persons  of  quality  at  that  period;  wearing  a crimson  velvet  cloak  richly  orna- 
mented with  lace  and  embroidery,  with  a bonnet  of  the  same,  encircled  with  a 
gold  chain  turned  three  times  round  it,  and  secured  by  a medal.  His  hair  . . . 
was  combed  upwards,  and  made  to  stand  as  it  were  on  end ; and  in  his  «ars  he 
wore  a pair  of  silver  ear-rings,  having  each  a pearl  of  considerable  size.  The 
countenance  of  this  youth,  besides  being  regularly  handsome,  and  accompanied 
by  a fine  person,  was  animated  and  striking  in  a degree  that  seemed  to  speak  at 
once  the  firmness  of  a decided  and  the  fire  of  enterprising  character,  the  power 
of  reflection,  and  the  promptitude  of  determination.  Ch.  xiv. 

He  ventured  near  to  the  Queen’s  train,  in  order  to  look  upon  his 
sovereign's  face. 

The  night  had  been  rainy,  and  just  where  the  young  gentleman  stood  a small 
quantity  of  mud  interrupted  the  Queen’s  passage.  As  she  hesitated  to  pass  on, 
the  gallant,  throwing  his  cloak  from  his  shoulders,  laid  it  on  the  miry  spot,  so  as 
to  insure  her  stepping  over  it  dry-shod.  Elizabeth  looked  at  the  young  man,  who 
accompanied  this  act  of  devoted  courtesy  with  a profound  reverence  and  a blush 
that  overspread  his  whole  countenance.  . . . 

“You  have  this  day  spoiled  a gay  mantle  in  our  service,  young  man.  We 
thank  you  for  your  service,  though  the  manner  of  offering  it  was  unusual  and 
something  bold.” 

“ In  a sovereign’s  need,”  answered  the  youth,  “ it  is  each  liegeman’s  duty  to 
be  bold.” 

“God's  pity!  that  was  well  said;  . . . your  gallantry  shall  not  go  unreward- 
ed,” said  the  Queen.  . . . “ What  is  it  thou  wouldst  have  of  me?  ” 

“ Only  permission,  madame  — if  it  is  not  asking  too  high  an  honour  — permis: 
sion  to  wear  the  cloak  which  did  you  this  trifling  service.” 

“ Permission  to  wear  thine  own  cloak,  thou  silly  boy ! ” said  the  Queen. 

“It  is  no  longer  mine,”  said  Walter;  “ when  your  Majesty’s  foot  touched  it, 
it  became  a fit  mantle  for  a prince,  but  far  too  rich  a one  for  its  former  owner.” 
Ch.  xv. 

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“ In  the  name  of  these  fair  ladies.  I request  your  Majesty  to  confer  the  rank 
of  knighthood  on  Walter  Raleigh,  whose  birth,  deeds  of  arms,  and  promptitude 
to  serve  our  sex  with  sword  or  pen  deserve  such  distinction  from  us  all.” 

“ Grammercy,  fair  ladies,”  said  Elizabeth,  smiling,  “your  boon  is  granted, 
and  the  gentle  squire  Lack-Cloak  shall  become  the  good  knight  Lack-Cloak,  at 
your  desire.”  Ch.  xxxii. 

Ch.  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxvii,  xl,  xli. 

Ratcliffe,  Thomas.  See  Sussex. 

Robsart,  Amy.  Daughter  of  Sir  Hugh  Robsart,  and  the  Earl  of 
Leicester’s  wife. 

You  might  have  searched  land  and  sea  without  finding  anything  . . . half  so 
lovely.  The  wreath  of  brilliants  which  mixed  with  her  dark  brown  hair  did  not 
match  in  lustre  the  hazel  eye,  which  a light  brown  eyebrow,  pencilled  with  ex- 
quisite delicacy,  and  long  eyelashes  of  the  same  colour,  relieved  and  shaded.  The 
milk-white  pearls  of  the  necklace  which  she  wore  . . . were  excelled  in  purity  by 
her  teeth,  and  by  the  colour  of  her  skin,  saving  where  the  blush  of  pleasure  and 
self-satisfaction  had  somewhat  stained  the  neck  with  a shade  of  light  crimson. 
Ch.  vi. 

The  Earl  had  married  her  secretly,  and  taken  her  to  Cumnor- 
Place,  where  she  lived  in  magnificence  and  under  circumstances  of 
guarded  privacy.  The  Earl  impressed  upon  her  the  belief  that  con- 
cealment of  their  marriage  was  necessary  for  a brief  period.  The 
Earl’s  visits  became  less  frequent,  and  her  seclusion  spared  her  the 
pain  of  hearing  of  the  rumored  marriage  between  the  Queen  and 
Leicester.  Foster  became  more  severe  in  his  surveillance,  the  poi- 
soner Alasco  came  to  Cunmor-Place,  and  Varney  forced  his  insulting 
admiration  upon  her.  She  fled  from  these  perils  to  Kenilworth,  and 
wrote  a letter  of  entreaty  and  explanation  to  Leicester.  Desolate 
and  almost  bereft  of  reason,  she  waited  for  the  answer  that  never 
came.  From  a remote  apartment  of  the  castle,  of  which  she  was 
the  rightful  mistress,  she  listened  to  the  demonstrations  in  honor  of 
the  Queen’s  arrival.  She  accidentally  met  the  Earl  in  the  Queen’s 
presence,  and  with  unutterable  agony  she  beheld  Leicester  remain 
silent  while  Varney  claimed  her  as  his  insane  wife.  But  that  night, 
when  her  husband  visited  her,  all  was  forgotten,  and  she  fondly 
lavished  her  affection  on  him.  She  even  forbore  to  accuse  Varney, 
seeing  how  useful  he  was  to  the  Earl.  Leicester  bade  her  go  to  one 
of  his  northern  castles,  disguised  as  Varney’s  wife,  until  it  should 
become  possible  for  him  to  acknowledge  her  as  his  wife. 

“ I cannot  put  your  commands,  my  Lord,”  said  Amy,  “ in  balance  with  those 
of  honour  and  conscience.  I will  not,  in  this  instance,  obey  you.  . . . How  could 
you  again,  my  Lord,  acknowledge  me  as  a pure  and  chaste  matron,  worthy  to 
share  your  fortunes,  when  holding  that  high  character,  I had  strolled  the  country 
the  acknowledged  wife  of  such  a profligate  fellow  as  your  servant  Varney?  ”... 


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It  was  then  that  the  Countess  Amy  displayed,  in  the  midst  of  distress  and  diffi- 
culty, the  natural  energy  of  character,  which  would  have  rendered  her,  had  fate 
allowed,  a distinguished  ornament  of  the  rank  which  she  held.  She  walked  up  to 
Leicester  with  a composed  step,  a dignified  air,  and  looks  in  which  strong  affec- 
tion essayed  in  vain  to  shake  the  firmness  of  conscious  truth  and  rectitude  of 
principle.  . . . “ Will  your  Lordship  be  pleased  to  hear  what  a young  and  timid 
woman,  but  your  most  affectionate  wife,  can  suggest  in  the  present  extremity? 
. . . There  hath  been  but  one  cause  for  all  these  evils,  . . . and  it  resolves  itself 
into  the  mysterious  duplicity  with  which  you  have  been  induced  to  surround  your- 
self. Extricate  yourself  at  once,  my  Lord,  from  the  tyranny  of  these  disgraceful 
trammels.  Be  like  a true  English  gentleman,  knight  and  earl,  who  holds  that 
truth  is  the  foundation  of  honour,  and  that  honour  is  as  dear  to  him  as  the 
breath  of  his  nostrils.  Take  your  ill-fated  wife  by  the  hand,  lead  her  to  the 
footstool  of  Elizabeth’s  throne—  Say  that  in  a moment  of  infatuation,  moved  by 
supposed  beauty,  of  which  none  perhaps  can  now  trace  even  the  remains,  I gave 
my  hand  to  this  Amy  Robsart.— You  will  then  have  done  justice  to  me  and  your 
own  honour;  and  should  law  or  power  require  you  to  part  from  me,  I will  oppose 
no  objection,  since  I may  then  with  honour  hide  a grieved  and  broken  heart  in 
those  shades  from  which  your  love  withdrew  me.  Then  — have  but  a little  pa- 
tience, and  Amy’s  life  will  not  long  darken  your  brighter  prospects.”  Ch.  xxxv. 

Varney  so  maligned  the  Countess  that  her  angry  and  perplexed 
husband  consented  to  her  death.  She  was  induced  to  leave  Kenil- 
worth by  the  assurance  that  Leicester  would  soon  join  her  at  Cum- 
nor- Place.  Arriving  there,  she  was  placed  in  a chamber  in  front  of 
which  was  a trap  door.  Varney  imitated  the  Earl’s  whistle  in  the 
court-yard.  Amy,  hastening  to  meet  her  husband,  stepped  on  the 
trap,  and  was  precipitated  to  the  vault  below.  Ch.  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  xx, 
xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xli.  See  Alas- 
co;  Anthony  Foster;  Leicester;  Sir  Hugh  Robsart;  Tres- 
siltan  ; Varney. 

Robsart,  Sir  Hugh.  A lover  of  the  chase.  After  his  beloved 
daughter’s  flight  from  Lidcote  Hall,  he  abandoned  himself  to  grief. 
His  death  quickly  followed  Amy’s  murder.  Ch.  xii,  xli.  See  Amy 
Robsart;  Tressilian. 

Rutland,  Duchess  of.  A sprightly  lady  of  the  Queen’s  household. 
Ch.  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxix.  See  Raleigh. 

Saint  Asaph,  Dean  of.  “An  eminent  Puritan’’  in  attendance 
upon  the  Queen.  Ch.  xvii,  xxxiv. 

Shakspeare.  Meeting  him,  the  Earl  of  Leicester  says: 

“ Ha,  Will  Shakespear,  wild  Will ! thou  hast  given  my  nephew,  Philip  Sidney, 
love  powder;  he  cannot  sleep  without  thy  Venus  and  Adonis  under  his  pillow! 
We  will  have  thee  hanged  for  the  veriest  wizard  in  Europe.”  . . . The  player 
bowed,  and  the  Earl  nodded  and  passed  on ; — so  that  age  would  have  told  a tale 
in  ours,  perhaps  we  might  say,  the  immortal  had  done  homage  to  the  mortal. 
Ch.  xvii. 

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Shrewsbury,  Lord.  Earl  Marshal  of  England.  Ch.  xxxiv,  xl. 

Sludge,  Gammer.  Richard  Sludge's  doting  grandmother.  Ch.  ix. 
See  Richard  Sludge. 

Sludge,  Richard.  A mischievous  and  ambitious  boy.  He  was  in 
league  with  Smith  in  deceiving  the  villagers,  and  was  called  Flib- 
bertigibbet and  Hobgoblin. 

A queer,  shambling,  ill-made  urchin,  who,  by  his  stunted  growth,  seemed 
about  twelve  or  thirteen  years  old.  though  he  was  probably,  in  reality,  a year  or 
two  older,  with  a carroty  pate  in  huge  disorder,  a freckled,  sun-burnt  visage, 
with  a snub-nose,  a long  chin,  and  two  peery  grey  eyes,  which  had  a droll  ob- 
liquity of  vision,  approaching  to  a squint,  though  perhaps  not  a decided  one.  It 
was  impossible  to  look  at  the  little  man  without  some  disposition  to  laugh,  espe- 
cially when  Gammer  Sludge,  seizing  upon  and  kissing  him,  in  spite  of  his  strug- 
gling and  kicking  in  reply  to  her  caresses,  termed  him  her  own  precious  heart  of 
beauty.  Ch.  ix. 

He  was  engaged  in  the  pageantry  at  Kenilworth,  and  purloined 
the  Countess’  letter  to  Leicester  from  Smith,  because  the  latter 
would  not  satisfy  Sludge’s  curiosity  in  regard  to  the  Countess.  This 
occasioned  a fatal  delay  in  the  delivery  of  the  letter.  The  Queen 
said: 

“ We  will  . . . place  the  boy  in  our  secretary’s  office  for  instruction,  that  he 
may  in  the  future  use  discretion  towards  letters.”  Ch.  xl. 

Flibbertigibbet's  acute  genius  raised  him  to  favour  and  distinction  in  the  em- 
ployment both  of  Burleigh  and  Cecil.  Ch.  xli. 

Ch.  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxx,  xxxv,  xxxix,  xl,  xli. 
See  Leicester;  Wayland  Smith. 

Smith,  Wayland.  A juggling  blacksmith,  who  was  detected  in  his 
tricks  by  Tressilian,  to  whom  he  henceforth  faithfully  attached  him- 
self. Smith  had  had  a mountebank’s  existence,  marked  by  variety 
and  vicissitude.  His  knowledge  of  chemistry,  learned  from  Alasco, 
enabled  him  to  save  Sussex  and  the  Countess  of  Leicester  from 
death  by  poison.  The  Countess  fled,  under  his  protection,  from 
Cumnor-Place.  The  Queen  hearing  of  his  devoted  conduct,  took 
him  into  her  service,  and  he  married  Janet  Foster. 

“A  mythical  and  invisible  farrier.  The  Volund  or  Wieland  of  northern  fable, 
whose  name  has  been  handed  down  to  the  present  time  by  English  traditions. 
He  haunted  the  vale  of  White  Horse  in  Berkshire,  where  three  squarish  flat 
stones  supporting  a fourth  are  still  pointed  out.  His  fee  was  a sixpence.  . . . 
and  ...  he  was  offended  if  more  was  offered  him.  Sir  Walter  Scott,  by  a 
strange  anachronism,  introduced  him  into  the  romance  of  Kenilworth  as  a living 
person  in  the  reign  of  Elizabeth.”—  Wheeler's  Diet.  Noted  Names  of  Fiction. 

Ch.  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvii,  xix,  xx,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii, 
xxix,  xxxix,  xl,  xli.  See  Alasco;  Amy  Robsart:  Tressilian. 

Southampton,  Lord.  A nobleman  of  the  Queen’s  household.  Ch. 


xvi. 


KENILWORTH. 


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Spenser,  Edmund.  Author  of  the  “ Faerie  Queen.”  Ch.  xvii. 

Stanley.  Sussex’s  groom  of  the  chamber.  Ch.  xiv,  xvii. 

Staples,  Lawrence.  The  huge,  clumsy  and  surly  jailor  at  Kenil- 
worth Castle.  Ch.  xxix,  xxxiii. 

Stevens.  Sussex’s  messenger.  Ch.  xii,  xiii. 

Sussex,  Thomas  Ratcliffe,  Earl  of.  Leicester’s  rival. 

He  was  low  of  stature,  and  though  broad-shouldered,  athletic,  and  fit  for  mar- 
tial achievements,  his  presence  in  a peaceful  hall  was  not  such  as  ladies  love 
to  look  upon.  Ch.  xv. 

Sussex  had  been  most  serviceable  to  the  Queen,  while  Leicester  was  dearer 
to  the  woman.  Sussex  . . . was  a martialist ; had  done  good  service  in  Ireland 
and  Scotland,  and  especially  in  the  great  northern  rebellion  of  1569,  which  was 
quelled,  in  a great  measure,  by  his  military  talents.  . . . The  Earl  of  Sussex, 
moreover,  was  of  more  ancient  and  honourable  descent  than  his  rival.  Ch.  xiv. 
Ch.xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxix,  xl.  See  Queen  Elizabeth; 
Leicester. 

The  Old  Curate.  A friend  to  Sir  Hugh  Robsart.  Ch.  xii. 

The  Parish  Clerk.  A frequenter  of  the  Black  Bear.  Ch.  i. 

The  Porter  at  Kenilworth.  Gigantic  in  stature,  and  dull  of  intel- 
lect. He  was  prompted  by  Sludge  in  his  speech  of  welcome  to  the 
Queen.  Ch.  xxvi,  xxxi.  See  Sludge. 

Tider,  Robin.  A servant  at  Cumnor- Place;  one  of  Varney’s  un- 
scrupulous tools.  Ch.  xii. 

Tracy.  One  of  Sussex’s  retainers.  Ch.  xiv,  xv. 

Tressilian,  Edmund.  A relative  to  Sussex,  and  Amy  Robsart’s 
rejected  lover.  He  was  a thoughtful,  dignified,  dark-eyed  gentle- 
man of  thirty.  Supposing  Amy  to  have  been  seduced  by  Varney, 
he  followed  her  to  Cumnor-Place  in  order  to  persuade  her  to  return 
to  her  father.  Amy  said  she  was  married  to  one  whose  name  she 
could  not  reveal,  and  refused  to  leave  Cumnor-Place.  Tressilian, 
still  believing  Varney  guilty,  appealed  to  the  Queen  in  behalf  of 
Amy’s  father,  Sir  Hugh  Robsart,  but  Varney  asserted  in  Elizabeth’s 
presence  that  Amy  was  his  wife.  Tressilian  realized  that  Amy  was 
involved  in  some  painful  mystery  that  was  beyond  his  solution. 
Amy,  flying  from  the  terrors  of  Cumnor-Place,  sought  refuge  in  his 
apartments  at  Kenilworth  Castle.  Varney  so  exaggerated  this  cir- 
cumstance that  Tressilian  would  have  died  by  the  hand  of  the  jeal- 
ous Leicester,  had  not  the  timely  receipt  of  Amy’s  letters  convinced 
her  husband  of  his  unjust  conduct.  The  Queen  delegated  Raleigh 
and  Tressilian  to  bring  the  Countess  of  Leicester  to  Kenilworth. 
They  arrived  at  Cumnor-Place  just  as  her  murder  was  consum- 
mated. Sir  Hugh  Robsart  bequeathed  his  estate  to  Tressilian. 


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But  neither  the  prospect  of  rural  independence,  nor  the  promise  of  favour, 
which  Elizabeth  held  out  to  induce  him  to  follow  the  court,  could  remove  his 
profound  melancholy.  Wherever  he  went,  he  seemed  to  see  before  him  the  dis- 
figured corpse  of  the  early  and  only  object  of  his  affection.  At  length,  having 
made  provision  for  the  maintenance  of  the  old  friends  and  old  servants  who 
formed  Sir  Hugh's  family  at  Lidcote  Hall,  he  himself  embarked  with  his  friend, 
Raleigh,  for  the  Virginia  expedition,  and.  young  in  years  but  old  in  grief,  died 
before  his  day  in  that  foreign  land.  Ch.  xli. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvi,  xvii,  xxvii,  xxviii, 
xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xli. 

See  Leicester;  Robsart  (Amy  and  Hugh);  Varney. 

Varney,  Richard.  Leicester’s  Master  of  the  Horse;  an  accom- 
plished courtier7~and  a subtle  and  heartless  villain.  He  had  a par- 
amount influence  over  Leicester.  He  faithfully  executed  his  secret 
plots  and  dark  designs,  and  adroitly  advanced  his  interests.  He 
persuaded  him  to  conceal  his  marriage,  and  stimulated  his  ambi- 
tion. He  was  knighted  at  Kenilworth.  Varney  hoped  to  see 
Leicester  the  Queen’s  husband,  but  the  Earl’s  wife  was  the  insur- 
mountable obstacle.  He  had  managed  the  Earl’s  courtship  of  Amy 
Robsart,  and  had  dared  to  express  to  the  Countess  his  own  admira- 
tion in  warmest  terms,  and  he  consequently  feared  her: 

He  thus  soliloquized : 

“ She  loves  me  not ; would  that  it  was  true  that  I loved  not  her ! Idiot  that  I 
was,  to  move  her  in  my  own  behalf,  when  wisdom  bade  me  be  a true  broker  to 
my  Lord ! And  this  fatal  error  has  placed  me  more  at  her  discretion  than  a wise 
man  would  willingly  be  at  that  of  the  best  piece  of  painted  Eve’s  flesh  of  them 
all.  Since  the  hour  that  my  policy  made  so  perilous  a slip.  I cannot  look  at  her 
without  fear,  and  hate,  and  fondness,  so  strangely  mingled,  that  I know  not, 
whether,  were  it  at  my  choice,  I would  rather  possess  or  ruin  her.”  Ch.  v. 

Seeing  that  Leicester  wearied  of  dissimulation,  and  desired  to  con- 
fess his  marriage,  Varney  resolved  upon  the  Countess’  death.  He 
felt  his  own  safety  and  the  fulfillment  of  his  long  labors  and  am- 
bitious dreams  demanded  it.  By  a dastardly  inuendo  he  won 
the  Earl’s  consent  to  her  death.  He  killed  the  messenger  who 
brought  contrary  orders,  and  with  his  accomplice,  Foster,  murdered 
the  Countess  of  Leicester  under  most  tragic  circumstances.  He  was 
immediately  arrested,  and  displayed  no  remorse.  He  had  poison 
concealed  about  his  person,  and  committed  suicide. 

“ I was  not  born,”  he  said,  “ to  drag  on  the  remainder  of  my  life  a degraded 
outcast,— nor  will  I so  die  that  my  fate  shall  make  a holiday  to  the  vulgar  herd." 
...  He  was  found  next  morning  dead  in  his  cell;  ...  his  countenance  pre- 
senting even  in  death,  the  habitual  expression  of  sneering  sarcasm,  which  was 
predominant  while  he  lived.  Ch.  xli. 

Ch.  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiv,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv. 


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xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xli.  See  Anthony  Foster; 
Lambourne;  Leicester;  Amy  Robsart. 

Walsingham,  Lord.  An  eminent  member  of  Elizabeth’s  cabinet. 

Ch.  xl. 

Will.  Hostler  at  the  Black  Bear.  Ch.  i,  xix.  • 

Willoughby,  Lord.  A gallant  courtier  in  attendance  upon  the 
Queen.  Ch.  xvii,  xxxvii. 

Yoglan,  Zacharias.  A Jewish  chemist. 

A little,  old,  smock-faced  man,  the  very  reverse  of  a Jew  in  complexion;  he 
was  very  soft  haired  as  well  as  beardless.  Ch.  xiii. 

Smith  says  of  him: 

“ Yonder  wretched  skeleton  hath  wealth  sufficient  to  pave  the  whole  lane  he 
lives  in  with  dollars,  and  scarce  miss  them  out  of  his  own  iron  chest;  yet  he 
goes  mad  after  the  philosopher’s  stone, — and  besides,  he  would  have  cheated  a 
poor  serving-man,  as  he  thought  me  at  first,  with  trash  that  was  not  worth  a 
penny.”  Ch.  xiii. 

Ch.  xiii.  See  Wayland  Smith. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1831).  I.  Giles  Gosling,  host  of  the  Black  Bear,  and  his  nephew. 
Lambourne.  II.  Gossip  concerning  Tony-Fire-the-Fagot  — the  wager.  III.  Lam- 
bourne and  Tressilian  go  to  Cumnor-Place  — Anthony  Foster.  IV.  Interview  be- 
tween Amy  Robsart  and  Tressilian  — Encounter  with  Varney  — Lambourne’s  inter- 
ference. V.  Foster  and  Varney — The  Soliloquy.  VI.  The  Countess  of  Leicester 
and  her  apartments  — Varney’s  advice.  VII.  The  Earl’s  visit  to  his  wife  — Her 
anxiety  for  public  recognition  — Leicester’s  conference  with  his  Master  of  the 
Horse,  Varney — Varney’s  parting  injunction  to  Foster— Lambourne  and  Varney 
have  an  understanding  — Woodstock.  VIII.  Tressilian’s  escape  — He  confides  in 
Giles  Gosling.  IX.  Holiday  and  Dickie  Sludge.  X.  Wayland  Smith.  XI.  Smith's 
history  — He  enters  Tressilian’s  service  — “ My  Dame  hath  a lame,  tame  Crane.'1 
XII.  Lidcote  Hall  — Sir  Hugh  Robsart’s  grief  for  Amy  — Mumblazen  — Sussex’s 
letter.  XIII.  Smith  and  the  ” Orvietan.”  XIV.  Say’s  Court  — Raleigh— Smith 
attempts  Sussex’s  cure.  XV.  The  incident  of  the  cloak  — The  Queen  at  Say’s 
Court.  XVI.  The  Queen's  memorable  interview  with  Sussex  and  Leicester  — 
Varney  charged  with  Amy’s  seduction  — The  braid.  XVII.  Leicester’s  painful 
reflections — The  cabinet  meeting  — The  pleasure  excursion  — Wayland  goes  to 
Cumnor.  XVIII.  Varney  and  the  perplexed  Leicester  seek  Alasco.  XIX.  The 
Black  Bear  again — Wayland  surmises  harm  to  Amy  from  Alasco’s  presence  at 
Cumnor-Place.  XX.  Wayland  and  Janet  — The  antidote  and  warning.  XXI.  Var- 
ney and  Leicester  agree  that  Amy  must  not  come  to  Kenilworth.  XXII.  Amy’s, 
indignation  at  Varney’s  insults  — The  sleeping  portion.  XXIII.  Janet  insists  upon 
Amy’s  flight.  XXIV.  Smith  and  Amy  on  their  journey.  XXV.  They  approach 
Kenilworth.  XXVI.  Dickie  Sludge’s  curiosity.  XXVII.  Tressilian’s  apartments 
— Amy's  letter  — Her  request  of  Tressilian.  XXVIII.  Lambourne's  suspicions. 
XXIX.  Lambourne  and  Staples.  XXX.  The  Queen’s  arrival  — The  pageantry. 
XXXI.  The  Queen’s  inquiries  concerning  Amy.  XXXII.  Candidates  for  knight- 
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hood  — The  lady  in  Mervyn  Tower.  XXXIII.  The  drunken  Lambourne's  intru- 
sion upon  the  unhappy  Amy  — Flight.  XXXIV.  Leicester  as  the  Queen’s  lover  — 
Amy  and  Elizabeth— Leicester  allows  Varney  to  claim  Amy  as  his  insane  wife. 
3££XV.  Amy  and  her  husband  — She  or  I must  perish.”  XXXVI.  Varney’s 
machinations  against  the  Countess.  XXXVII.  Leicester’s  conflicting  emotions  in 
the  Presence-chamber  — The  masque  — Merlin.  XXXVIII.  Varney  conducts 
Amy  back  to  Cumnor-Place  — Leicester  bids  him  delay  violence  — The  duel. 
XXXIX.  Captain  Coxe’s  pageantry — Duel  between  Leicester  and  Tressilian  re- 
sumed— Amy’s  long-delayed  letter  — “ The  Countess  of  Leicester.”  XL.  Leices- 
ter confesses  to  Elizabeth  his  marriage  with  Amy  Robsart  — The  Queen’s  jealous 
rage  — Leicester’s  humiliation  — Messengers  to  Cumnor-Place.  XLI.  Varney  re- 
moves “a  troublesome  witness  — The  plot  — The  tragedy  — Varney’s  suicide  — 
Fate  of  Foster  — Retributive  death  of  Leicester  — Tressilian’s  “ despairing  grief  ” 
— Blount  and  Sludge. 


THE  PIRATE. 

A ROMANCE. 


**  Quoth  he,  ‘ There  was  a ship.’ 


ARGUMENT. 

rpHE  following  story  is  laid  in  the  Orkney  and  Zetland  Islands  at 
the  latter  part  of  the  seventeenth  century. 


Altamont,  Frederick.  See  Bunce. 

Bimbister,  Margery.  Neil  Rolandson’s  worthy  spouse.  Ch.  viii. 

Bunce,  John.  A pirate.  Cleveland’s  lieutenant  and  devoted  friend. 

A young  man  of  light  and  slender  form,  whose  showy  dress  seemed  to  have 
been  studied  with  care,  yet  exhibited  more  extravagance  than  judgment  or  taste ; 
whose  manner  was  a jaunty  affectation  of  the  free-and-easy  rake  of  the  period, 
and  the  expression  of  whose  countenance  was  lively  with  a cast  of  effrontery. 
Ch.  xxxi. 

He  had  been  on  the  stage  in  his  youth,  and,  disgusted  with  his 
plebeian  name  of  Bunce,  he  desired  his  companions  to  address  him 
as  Frederick  Altamont.  He  observed  Cleveland’s  antipathy -to 
piracy  and  reluctance  to  leave  Minna  Troil,  so  Bunce  brilliantly 
attempted  to  force  them  both  aboard  the  vessel.  He  was  arrested 
for  piracy,  but  his  life  was  spared  on  account  of  a former  humane 
act,  and  he  was  allowed  to  enter  the  government  service.  His 
nature  was  not  entirely  corrupted  by  his  lawless  life,  and  he  con- 
ducted himself  creditably  in  his  new  profession. 

Ch.  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xli,  xlii.  See 
Cleveland. 

Cleveland,  Clement,  Captain.  The  pirate.  The  son  of  Basil 
Vaughan  and  Norna.  He  adopted  the  name  of  Cleveland,  and  was 
a very  attractive  young  man,  in  manner  as  well  as  person. 

Cleveland  . . . was  gallantly  attired  in  a blue  coat,  lined  with  crimson  silk 
and  laced  with  gold  very  richly,  crimson  damask  waistcoat  and  breeches,  a vel- 
vet cap,  richly  embroidered,  with  a white  feather,  white  silk  stockings  and  red- 

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heeled  shoes,  which  were  the  extremity  of  finery  among  the  gallants  of  the  day. 
He  had  a gold  chain  several  times  folded  around  his  neck,  which  sustained  a 
whistle  of  the  same  metal,  the  ensign  of  his  authority.  Above  all  he  wore  a deco- 
ration peculiar  to  those  daring  depredators,  who,  besides  one.  or,  perhaps,  two, 
brace  of  pistols  at  their  belt,  had  usually  two  additional  brace,  of  the  finest 
mounting  and  workmanship,  suspended  over  their  shoulders  in  a sort  of  sling  or 
scarf  of  crimson  ribbon.  The  hilt  and  mounting  of  the  Captain's  sword  corre- 
sponded in  value  to  the  rest  of  his  appointments,  and  his  natural  good  mien  was 
so  well  adapted  to  the  whole  equipment,  that  when  he  appeared  on  deck  he  was 
received  with  a general  shout  by  the  whole  crew.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

Cleveland  was  shipwrecked,  and  became  the  inmate  of  Magnus 
Trail's  household,  and  love  soon  developed  between  Cleveland  and 
Minna  Troil.  His  father  had  been  a pirate,  and  early  governing 
circumstances  had  forced  Cleveland  into  the  same  career.  He  longed 
to  begin  a new  life  with  Minna,  and  his  past  became  a memory  of 
horror.  He  was  pained  that  she  idealized  his  profession,  and  spoke 
frankly  to  her  about  it,  but  when  she  perceived  the  atrocity  of  piracy 
she  refused  to  marry  him,  and  he  accepted  his  fate  in  hopeless  mis- 
ery. He  said: 

“ I have  always  endeavoured  to  distinguish  myself  rather  by  acts  of  adventur- 
ous valour  than  by  schemes  of  revenge  or  plunder,  and  that  at  length  I could 
save  lives  by  a rude  jest.  and.  sometimes,  by  the  excess  of  the  measures  which  I 
myself  proposed,  could  induce  those  under  me  to  intercede  in  favour  of  prison- 
ers; so  that  the  seeming  severity  of  my  character  has  better  served  the  cause  of 
humanity  than  had  I appeared  directly  devoted  to  it.”  Ch.  xxii. 

He  was  made  a prisoner  by  the  government,  but  his  former  noble 
acts  secured  him  his  liberty,  and  he  was  given  a position  on  a ship 
of  war.  He  fell, 

Leading  the  way  in  a gallant  and  honourable  enterprise,  which  was  success- 
fully accomplished  by  those  companions  to  whom  his  determined  bravery  had 
opened  the  road.  Ch.  xlii. 

Ch.  vii,  viii,  ix,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvii,  xviii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxxi,  xxxii, 
xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xli,  xlii.  See  Minna  Troil. 

Derrick,  Tom.  Quartermaster  to  the  pirate  crew.  Ch.  xxxiv,  xxxix, 
xl. 

Dronsdaughter,  Tronda.  Barbara  Yellowley’s  half-starved  serv- 
ant. Ch.  v,  vi,  xi,  xlii.  See  Barbara  Yellowley. 

Erickson,  Sweyn.  A fisherman,  given  *to  extortion  and  dispute. 
Ch.  ii. 

Fea,  Euphane.  An  old  sibyl;  the  housekeeper  at  Burgh  Westra. 
Ch.  xx,  xxi. 

Fletcher,  Dick.  A pirate;  Bunce’s  confederate. 

A bulldog  ...  of  the  true  British  breed,  and,  with  a better  counsellor,  would 
have  been  a better  man.  Ch.  xl. 

Ch.  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxix,  xl. 


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Glowrowrum,  Lady.  The  old,  gossipy  and  vigilant  chaperone  of 
her  nieces,  Clara  and  Maddie  Groatsettar.  Ch.  xiii,  xiv,  xviii,  xxi, 
xxiii,  xxxix. 

Goffe,  Captain.  Commander  of  the  pirate  crew  during  Cleveland’s 
absence,  and  leader  of  a rebellious  faction.  He  was  sullen,  jealous 
and  brutal,  and  expiated  his  crimes  on  the  scaffold. 

He  was  a man  betwixt  forty  and  fifty,  rather  under  the  middle  size,  but  so 
very  strongly  made  that  his  crew  used  to  compare  him  to  a sixty-four  cut  down. 
Black-haired,  bull-necked  and  beetle-browed,  his  clumsy  strength  and  ferocious 
countenance  contrasted  strongly  with  the  manly  figure  and  open  countenance  of 
Cleveland.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

He  was  so  shattered  by  drink  that 

He  is  little  better  than  an  old  woman  when  he  is  sober,  and  he  is  roaring  mad 
when  he  is  drunk.  Ch.  xxxix. 

Ch.  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xl,  xli,  xlii.  See  Cleveland. 

Groatsettar,  Clara  and  Maddie.  Agreeable  young  heiresses.  Ch. 
xiii,  xiv,  xxi. 

Haagen.  A peaceful  old  Zetlander.  Ch.  xv,  xxxv. 

Halcro,  Claud.  A whimsical  old  bard,  whose  minstrelsy  and  im- 
provisation delighted  the  Zetlanders. 

A little  slight-made  old  man,  whose  eye  retained  all  the  vivacity  of  spirit 
which  had  supported  him  under  the  thousand  vicissitudes  of  a changeful  and 
precarious  life,  and  which,  accompanying  him  in  his  old  age,  rendered  his  grey 
hairs  less  awfully  reverend,  perhaps,  but  not  less  beloved,  than  would  a more 
grave  and  less  imaginative  expression  of  countenance  and  character.  Ch.  xii. 

Halcro  had  seen  Dryden  in  his  youth,  and  spoke  continually  and 
enthusiastically  of  “Glorious  John.”  He  was  a chronic  narrator, 
and  used  such  circumlocution  that  neither  the  point  nor  the  end 
of  his  stories  was  ever  reached. 

Ch.  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxx,  xxxvi, 
xxxvii,  xxxix,  xiii. 

Hawkins.  An  old  pirate  and  boatswain.  Ch.  xxxiv,  xxxix,  xl,  xiii. 

Mertoun,  Basil.  A cynical  and  misanthropic  recluse.  His  youth 
had  been  blighted  by  a painful  romance  and  his  manhood  betrayed 
by  a faithless  wife.  He  became  an  avenger  and  a corsair.  In  weari- 
ness of  life  and  remorse  for  his  crimes  upon  land  and  sea  he  sought 
a retreat  upon  the  Zetland  Islands.  He  changed  his  name  from 
Vaughan  to  Mertoun,  and,  as  a penance,  he  endured  the  society  of 
his  wife’s  son,  Mordaunt,  whose  right  to  call  him  father  was  doubt- 
ful. Mertoun  had  seasons  of  solitary  agony,  and,  if  enraged,  dis- 
played an  appalling  fury.  Years  passed  without  tidings  of  Clement, 
his  beloved  son  by  Norna,  and  he  found  him,  at  length,  in  the  con- 


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demned  pirate,  Cleveland.  After  Cleveland’s  pardon,  Vaughan  re- 
tired to  a foreign  convent. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xi,  xxiv,  xxv,  xli,  xlii.  See  Cleveland;  Mor- 
DAUNT  MERTOUN;  NORNA. 

Mertoun,  Mordaunt.  Basil  Mertoun’s  son;  a brave,  imaginative 
and  handsome  youth;  the  leader  of  the  youthful  sports  and  revels. 

The  sinewy  limbs  and  graceful  form  of  Mordaunt  Mertoun  were  seen  to  great 
advantage  in  his  simple  sea  dress;  and  with  his  dark  sparkling  eye,  finely- 
formed  head,  animated  features,  close-curled  dark  hair,  and  bold,  free  looks, 
. . . was  ...  a youth  whose  exterior  was  . . . prepossessing.  Ch.  v. 

Though  his  father  was  interested  in  his  welfare  and  education, 
Mordaunt  felt  that  he  did  not  love  him  as  much  as  a son  could 
expect,  and  he  sought  the  society  of  Minna  and  Brenda  Troil,  at  first 
without  a preference  for  either.  Cleveland  persecuted  him,  think- 
ing that  Mordaunt  aspired  to  Minna,  and  Norna  mistook  him  for 
her  son.  During  an  estrangement  between  himself  and  the  Troil 
family,  Brenda  and  Mordaunt  learned  that  they  loved  each  other, 
and  were,  finally,  married.  Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi, 
xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xxiii,  xxxiii,  xxxix,  xl,  xlii.  See 
Basil  Mertoun;  Troil  (Brenda  and  Minna). 

Norna  of  the  Fitful-head.  A sibyl,  related  to  Magnus  Troil. 
While  escaping  from  home  with  the  object  of  her  youthful  and 
secret  love,  she  was  the  accidental  cause  of  her  father’s  death. 
Speaking  of  these  events,  Norna  (Ulla  Troil)  said: 

“All  that  follows  is  mist  and  darkness,  . . . until  I became  assured  that  my 
doom  was  accomplished,  and  walked  forth  the  calm  and  terrible  being  you  now 
behold  me  — the  queen  of  the?  elements.  ...  I am  taken  from  humanity  to  be 
something  pre-eminently  powerful,  pre-eminently  wretched!  ” Ch.  xix. 

Norna  was 

The  victim  of  remorse  and  insanity,  and  the  dupe  of  her  own  imposture;  her 
mind,  too,  flooded  with  all  the  wild  literature  and  extravagant  superstitions  of 
the  North.  Int.  (1831). 

Norna  had  an  extraordinary  knowledge  of  the  signs  of  the  weather, 
and  was  familiar  with  all  the  secret  recesses  of  the  island,  and  had 
at  her  command  a considerable  income  — so  she  was  enabled  to  con- 
trol, in  a measure,  passing  events,  and  to  carry  to  a successful  issue 
her  own  plans. 

She  might  well  have  represented  on  the  stage,  so  far  as  features,  voice  and 
stature  were  concerned,  the  Bonduca  or  Boadicea  of  the  Britons,  or  the  sage 
Velleda,  Aurinia,  or  any  other  fated  Pythoness,  who  ever  led  to  battle  a tribe  of 
the  ancient  Goths.  Her  features  were  high  and  well  formed,  and  would  have 
been  handsome  but  for  the  ravages  of  time  and  the  effects  of  exposure  to  the 
severe  weather  of  her  country.  Age,  and  perhaps  sorrow,  had  quenched,  in 
some  degree,  the  fire  of  a dark  blue  eye.  whose  hue  almost  approached  to  black, 


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and  had  sprinkled  snow  on  such  parts  of  her  tresses  as  had  escaped  from  under 
her  cap,  and  where  dishevelled  by  the  rigour  of  the  storm.  Her  upper  garment 
. . . was  of  a coarse,  dark-coloured  stuff  called  wadmaal.  . . . But  as  she  threw 
this  cloak  back  from  her  shoulders,  a short  jacket  of  dark  blue  velvet,  stamped 
with  figures,  became  visible,  and  the  vest,  which  corresponded  to  it,  was  of  crim- 
son colour,  and  embroidered  with  tarnished  silver.  Her  girdle  was  plated  with 
silver  ornaments,  cut  into  the  shape  of  planetary  signs  — her  blue  apron 
was  embroidered  with  similar  devices,  and  covered  a petticoat  of  crimson 
cloth.  Strong,  thick,  enduring  shoes,  of  the  half-dressed  leather  of  the  country, 
were  tied  with  straps,  like  those  of  the  Roman  buskins,  over  her  scarlet  stock- 
ings. She  wore  in  her  belt  an  ambiguous-looking  weapon,  which  might  pass  for 
a sacrificing  knife  or  dagger,  as  the  imagination  of  the  spectator  chose  to  assign 
to  the  wearer  the  character  of  a priestess  or  of  a sorceress.  In  her  hand  she 
held  a staff,  squared  on  all  sides,  and  engraved  with  Runic  characters  and  figures, 
forming  one  of  those  portable  and  perpetual  calendars  which  were  used  among 
the  ancient  natives  of  Scandinavia,  and  which,  to  a superstitious  eye,  might  have 
passed  for  a divining-rod.  Such  were  the  appearance,  features,  and  attire  of 
Norna  of  the  Fitful-head,  upon  whom  many  of  the  inhabitants  of  the  island 
looked  with  observance,  many  with  fear,  and  almost  all  with  a sort  of  venera- 
tion. . . . Among  those  who  were  supposed  to  be  in  league  with  disembodied 
spirits,  this  Norna  . . . was  so  eminent,  that  the  name  assigned  to  her,  which 
signifies  one  of  those  fatal  sisters  who  weave  the  web  of  human  fate,  had  been 
conferred  in  honour  of  her  supernatural  powers.  . . . Certain  it  is,  that  she  per- 
formed her  part  with  such  undoubting  confidence,  and  such  striking  dignity  of 
look  and  action,  and  evinced,  at  the  same  time,  such  strength  of  language  and 
energy  of  purpose,  that  it  would  have  been  difficult  for  the  greatest  sceptic  to 
have  doubted  the  reality  of  her  enthusiasm,  though  he  might  smile  at  the  pre- 
tensions to  which  it  gave  rise.  Ch.  v. 

She  mistook  Mordaunt  Mertoun  for  her  son,  who  had  been  sepa- 
rated from  her  in  infancy,  and  malignantly  conspired  against  his 
supposed  rival,  Cleveland.  Not  until  she  had  jeopardized  Cleve- 
land’s life,  did  she  learn  that  she  was  his  mother.  Henceforth  she 
lived  a different  life  and  abandoned  her  former  pretensions,  and 
assumed  her  own  name,  Ulla  Troil,  and  brought  to  the  study  of  the 
bible  what  she  had  left  of  intellect.  Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  x,  xix,  xxi,  xxv, 
xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxiii,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xli,  xlii.  See 
Cleveland;  Mertoun  (Basil  and  Mordaunt). 

Ronaldson,  Neil.  The  old  Ranzelman.  A dishonest,  avaricious 
and  conceited  magistrate.  Ch.  ii,  vii,  xi,  xxiv. 

Scambester,  Eric.  The  gray-headed  Ganymede  of  Burgh  Westra. 
Ch.  xiii,  xvi,  xvii,  xxvi,  xxxvi. 

Scholey,  Lawrence.  Magnus  Troil’s  ready-witted  servant.  Ch. 
xxix,  xxx. 

Snailsfoot,  Bryce.  A vulgar  little  green-eyed  peddler,  called  a 
j agger  by  the  Zetlanders. 

He  has  as  fine  a cozening  face  as  ever  stood  on  a knavish  pair  of  shoulders. 


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and  his  are  the  true  flourishes  of  eloquence,  in  the  course  of  which  men  snip  the 
cloth  an  inch  too  short.  Ch.  xxxii. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  ix,  xviii,  xxi,  xxxii,  xxxix,  xlii. 

Stumpfer,  Nick.  A dumb  dwarf  in  Norna’s  service.  She  called 
him  “Pacolet.” 

A square-made  dwarf,  about  four  feet  five  inches  high,  with  a head  of  most 
portentous  size,  and  features  correspondent,  namely  — a huge  mouth,  a tre- 
mendous nose,  with  large  black  nostrils,  which  seemed  to  have  been  slit 
upwards,  blubber  lips  of  an  unconscionable  size,  and  huge  wall-eyes,  with  which 
he  leered,  sneered,  grinned, and  goggled.  Ch.  xxvii. 

Ch.  xxvii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxvii,  xlii.  See  Norna. 

Swertha,  Mrs.  Basil  Mertoun’s  deceitful  and  avaricious  house- 
keeper. She  feared  her  master,  but  had  an  affectionate  interest  in 
his  son,  Mordaunt,  to  whom  she  related  the  Norse  legends.  Never- 
theless, she  assisted  in  cunningly  plundering  them  both.  Ch.  ii,  vii, 
viii,  ix,  xi,  xxiv,  xxv.  See  Mertoun  (Basil  and  Mordaunt). 

Torfe,  George.  The  spirited  and  able  Provost. 

He  was  an  elderly  gentleman,  Dutch  built,  round  in  the  stern,  with  a white 
wig  and  a red  nose.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

Ch.  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvii,  xlii. 

Troil,  Brenda.  Magnus  Troil’s  joyous  and  vivacious  younger 
daughter.  She  had  a fair  complexion,  blue  eyes,  and  golden  tinged 
hair.  There  was  a glow  of  health  about  her,  and  a youthful 
lightness  of  step,  together  with  an  ingenious  and  pleasure-loving 
disposition. 

Brenda  . . . had  in  her  gayety  a slight  propensity  to  satire,  . . . She  often 
paid  involuntary  homage,  by  her  fears,  to  ideas  which  her  reason  disowned.  . . . 
Claud  Halcro  used  to  say,  in  reference  to  many  of  the  traditionary  superstitions 
around  Burgh  Westra,  that  Minna  believed  them  without  trembling,  and  that 
Brenda  trembled  without  believing  them.  Ch.  xix. 

Brenda  and  Mordaunt  Mertoun,  after  a long  attachment,  were 
married. 

Mordaunt  and  Brenda  were  as  happy  as  our  mortal  condition  permits  us  to  be. 
They  admired  and  loved  each  other  — enjoyed  easy  circumstances  — had  duties  to 
discharge  which  they  did  not  neglect;  clear  in  conscience  as  light  of  heart, 
laughed,  sung,  danced,  daffed  the  world  aside,  and  bid  it  pass.  Ch.  xlii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  xii,  xiii,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxvi,  xxvii, 
xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xl,  xlii.  See  Mordaunt  Mertoun; 
Troil  (Magnus  and  Minna). 

Troil,  Magnus.  The  Udaller  (proprietor  under  the  old  Norwegian 
law)  of  Jarlshof.  He  resided  at  his  mansion,  called  Burgh  Westra. 

He  was  an  honest,  plain  Zetland  gentleman,  somewhat  passionate,  the  neces- 
sary result  of  being  surrounded  by  dependents ; and  somewhat  over-convivial  in 
habits,  the  consequence,  perhaps,  of  having  too  much  time  at  his  disposal ; but 
frank  tempered  and  generous  to  his  people,  and  kind  and  hospitable  to  strangers. 


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. . . Magnus  Troil  . . . was  wont  to  assert  that  he  had  never  in  his  life  gone  to 
bed  drunk  (that  is,  in  his  own  sense  of  the  word) ; it  would  have  been  impossible 
to  prove  that  he  had  ever  resigned  himself  to  slumber  in  a state  of  actual  and 
absolute  sobriety.  Ch.  i. 

Magnus  had  early  been  deprived  of  a beloved  wife,  the  source  of 
“ a short  joy  and  long  sorrow.’*  His  daughters  were  the  objects  of 
his  tenderest  affection.  He  was  descended  from  the  Norwegian  Earl 
who  founded  Jarlshof,  and  was  attached  to  the  customs  and  belief  of 
his  fathers,  and  resented  indignantly  the  Scottish  encroachments  on 
Zetland.  Ch.  i,  iii,  iv,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii, 
xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxvi,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xlii.  See 
Troil  (Brenda  and  Minna). 

Troil,  Minna.  Magnus  Troil’s  elder  daughter. 

From  her  mother,  Minna  inherited  the  stately  form  and  dark  eyes,  the  raven 
locks  and  finely  pencilled  brows.  . . . Her  cheek  . . . was  so  slightly  and  deli- 
cately tinged  with  the  rose,  that  many  thought  that  the  lily  had  an  undue  pro- 
portion in  her  complexion.  ...  It  was  the  natural  colour  of  health,  and  corre- 
sponded in  a peculiar  degree  with  features  which  seemed  calculated  to  express 
a contemplative  and  high-minded  character.  . . . There  was  something  in  the 
serious  beauty  of  her  aspect,  in  the  measured,  yet  graceful  ease  of  her  motions, 
in  the  music  of  her  voice,  and  the  serene  purity  of  her  eye.  that  seemed  as  if 
Minna  Troil  belonged  naturally  to  some  higher  and  better  sphere,  and  was  but 
the  chance  visitant  of  a world  that  was  not  worthy  of  her.  . . . The  knowledge 
which  is  derived  from  books  was  beyond  her  reach.  . . . But  the  book  of  nature 
was  before  Minna.  . . . The  information  which  she  acquired  by  habits  of  patient 
attention  was  indelibly  riveted  in  a naturally  powerful  memory.  She  had  also  a 
high  feeling  for  the  solitary  and  melancholy  grandeur  of  the  scenes  in  which  she 
was  placed.  . . . Something  in  her  manners  claimed  deference  (notwithstanding 
her  early  youth)  as  well  as  affection.  Ch.  iii. 

Minna  had  a patriotic  attachment  for  Zetland,  and  believed  in 
the  Northern  legends.  The  dash  and  daring  of  the  handsome 
pirate,  Cleveland,  captivated  her  heart,  and  her  poetic  imagination 
invested  him  with  heroic  virtues. 

Minna  said  to  her  sister,  Brenda: 

“I  love  Clement  Cleveland.  . . . The  boldness,  the  strength,  and  energy, 
of  his  character,  to  which  command  is  natural  and  fear  unknown,— these  very 
properties,  which  alarm  you  for  my  happiness,  are  the  qualities  which  ensure  it. 

. . . My  lover  must  be  a sea-king,  or  what  else  modern  times  may  give  that 
draws  near  to  that  lofty  character.'*  Ch.  xx. 

Minna,  having  been  made  a prisoner  by  Cleveland’s  crew,  was 
sadly  disenchanted  in  respect  to  the  pirate  character.  Her  moral 
perceptions  were  so  acute,  and  her  sensibilities  so  tender,  that  jus- 
tice to  her  own  nature  compelled  her  to  part  forever  from  Cleveland, 
and  she  never  married. 

But  Minna  — the  high-minded  and  imaginative  — she,  gifted  with  such  depth  of 
feeling  and  enthusiasm,  yet  doomed  to  see  both  blighted  in  early  youth,  because, 


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with  the  inexperience  of  a disposition  equally  romantic  and  ignorant,  she  had 
built  the  fabric  of  her  happiness  on  a quicksand  instead  of  a rock,  was  she.  could 
she  be  happy?  . . . She  was  happy.  . . . Her  resignation,  however,  and  the 
constant  attention  which  she  paid  ...  to  all  who  had  claims  on  her,  were 
neither  Minna's  sole  nor  her  most  precious  source  of  comfort.  . . . She  learned 
to  exchange  the  visions  of  wild  enthusiasm  which  had  exerted  and  misled  her 
imagination,  for  a truer  and  purer  connection  with  the  world  beyond  us,  than 
could  be  learned  from  the  sagas  of  heathen  bards,  or  the  visions  of  later  rhym- 
ers. Ch.  xlii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  xii,  xiii,  xv,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxvi, 
xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xl,  xlii.  See  Cleveland; 
Norna;  Troil  (Brenda  and  Magnus). 

Vaughan,  Basil  and  Clement.  See  Clement  Cleveland; 
Basil  Mertoun. 

Weatherport,  Captain.  Commander  of  the  British  man-of-war 
Halcyon.  He  captured  the  pirates  and  their  ship,  and  was  gener- 
ous, honorable  and  compassionate.  Ch.  xl,  xlii. 

Yellowley,  Barbara.  Triptolemus  Yellowley ’s  economical  sister. 

She  was  up  early  and  down  late,  and  seemed  to  her  over-watched  and  over- 
tasked maidens  to  be  as  wakerife  as  the  cat  herself.  Then,  for  eating,  it 
appeared  that  the  air  was  a banquet  to  her,  and  she  would  fain  have  made  it  so 
to  her  retinue.  Ch.  iv. 

Barbara  was  distinguished  by  a 

Bleak  red  nose,  keen  grey  eyes,  with  the  sharp  features  thereunto  conform- 
ing, shaded  by  the  flaps  of  the  loose  toy  which  depended  on  each  side  of  her 
eager  face.  Ch.  v. 

Ch.  iv,  v,  vi,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xvii,  xviii,  xxi,  xxiii,  xlii. 

Yellowley,  Triptolemus.  A pedantic  and  visionary  agriculturist. 
His  mother,  before  his  birth,  dreamed  she  was  to  be  delivered  of  a 
plow  drawn  by  three  oxen,  which  she  interpreted  as  a sign  of  her 
child’s  future  greatness.  He  was  christened  Triptolemus  in  refer- 
ence to  the  maternal  vision,  and  was  educated  for  the  ministry. 
His  tastes,  however,  were  agricultural,  but  not  of  a profitable 
nature.  He  brought  himself  to  the  verge  of  destitution  by  his 
theories,  new  implements  and  expensive  improvements.  He  went 
from  Scotland  to  the  Orkney  and  Zetland  islands  as  the  agent  of  a 
nobleman,  whom  he  had  impressed  with  his  farming  abilities.  He 
made  himself  disagreeable  to  the  islanders  by  insisting  on  his  lord’s 
prerogatives  and  his  own  superior  judgment.  He  was  lazy  and 
luxurious;  and  his  conviction  that  he  had  been  born  a century  too 
soon  was  not  his  only  trouble,  for  he  was  made  to  observe  a perpet- 
ual Lent  by  his  penurious  and  tyrannical  sister. 

Triptolemus  was  a short,  clumsy,  duck-legged  disciple  of  Ceres,  whose  bottle 
nose,  turned  up  and  handsomely  coppered  at  the  extremity,  seemed  to  intimate 
something  of  an  occasional  treaty  with  Bacchus.  Ch.  v. 


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Ch.  iv,  v,  vi,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xxi,  xxx,  xxxv, 
xlii.  See  Barbara  Yellowley. 

synopsis. 

Introduction  (1831).  I.  The  mainland  of  Zetland— The  Udaller— The  taciturn 
Basil  Mertoun  rents  the  deserted  mansion.  II.  Mertoun  and  the  inhabitants  of 
Jarlshof  — Father  and  son  — Mordaunt’s  visits  to  Magnus  Troil’s  household.  III. 
Minna  and  Brenda  Troil.  IV.  Mordaunt  seeks  shelter  from  a storm  — Triptolemus 
Yellowley.  V.  Miss  Baby's  begrudging  hospitality  — Norna.  VI.  Norna  stilling 
the  tempest  — Her  rebuke  to  the  peddler  and  Miss  Baby.  VII.  Mr.  Mertoun  ques- 
tions Mordaunt  —The  wreck  and  Cleveland’s  rescue.  VIII.  Mordaunt’s  visit  to 
Cleveland.  IX.  Mordaunt’s  reflections.  X.  The  Troils  neglect  Mordaunt— Norna's 
advice.  XI.  Mordaunt  and  the  Yellowleys  go  to  Burgh  Westra.  XII.  Mordaunt’s 
cool  reception  — Cleveland  in  high  favor.  XIII.  Magnus  Troil's  hospitality  — 
Minna’s  interest  in  Cleveland.  XIV.  The  wassail  — Glorious  John —Triptolemus 
and  the  Udaller  — Mordaunt’s  mortification.  XV.  Conversation  among  the  revel- 
ers— Minna,  the  Queen  of  Swords.  XVI.  The  new  comers  — Mordaunt  and 
Brenda.  XVII.  A whale  on  shore  — Cleveland  saves  Mordaunt’s  life.  XVIII. 
Arrival  of  Cleveland's  ship  — Dispute  between  Mordaunt  and  Cleveland.  XIX. 
Norna’s  visit  and  history.  XX.  The  sisters  converse  about  Mordaunt  and  Cleve- 
land. XXI.  Improvisations.  XXII.  Minna  and  her  lover  — Cleveland’s  story  and 
Minna’s  answer.  XXIII.  Festivities  continue  — Minna’s  distress  at  the  encounter 
between  Mordaunt  and  Cleveland.  XXIV.  Swertha  awakens  Mertoun’s  interest  in 
his  son’s  absence.  XXV.  Mertoun's  inquiries  of  Norna  concerning  Mordaunt. 
XXVI.  Magnus  Troil  decides  to  consult  Norna  about  Minna’s  health.  XXVII. 
They  approach  Norna’s  dwelling  — Pacelot.  XXVIII.  Norna  effects  Minna's  cure. 
XXIX.  " Be  silent  and  depart.”  XXX.  The  Troils  meet  with  Triptolemus  and 
Claud  Halcro  — Effect  of  the  dwarf’s  sudden  appearance.  XXXI.  A change  from 
Zetland  to  Orkney  — Bunce  and  Cleveland.  XXXII.  News  from  Burgh  Westra  — 
Cleveland  again  forced  into  piracy.  XXXIII.  Norna  and  Mordaunt.  XXXIV. 
Captain  Cleveland’s  parley  with  the  Provost.  XXXV.  Triptolemus  as  a hostage. 
XXXVI.  Magnus  Troil’s  brig  boarded  by  the  pirates — Bunce  protects  the  ladies. 
XXXVII.  Interview  between  Cleveland  and  Minna  — Norna’s  assistance. 
XXXVIII.  Norna  and  Cleveland— The  Udaller’s  message  to  Cleveland.  XXXIX. 
Bunce’s  kidnapping  plan — Cleveland’s  letter  to  Minna  — Magnus  Troil's  manner 
softens  toward  Mordaunt— The  warning.  XL.  Minna  grants  Cleveland  a last 
interview —The  attack  — Mordaunt  to  the  rescue  — Capture  of  the  pirates.  XLI. 
Vaughan  drops  the  name  of  Mertoun,  and  seeks  Norna  in  behalf  of  their  son, 
Cleveland —Vaughan's  story,  and  its  shock  to  the  deluded  sibyl.  XLII.  Pardons 
granted  to  Cleveland  and  Bunce  — Cleveland’s  farewell— The  change  in  Norna  — 
The  happy  marriage  of  Mordaunt  and  Brenda  —Triptolemus  and  his  sister  — 
Cleveland’s  honorable  death  — Minna’s  resignation. 


THE  FORTUNES  OF  NIGEL. 

A ROMANCE. 


ARGUMENT. 


HIS  romance  is  laid  in  London  and  its  vicinity,  during  the  reign 


of  James  I.  

Armstrong,  Archie.  King  James’  famous  jester.  Ch.  vi,  xxxvii. 

Bash  and  Battie.  King  James’  greyhounds.  Ch.  xxvii. 

Beaujeu,  Le  Chevalier.  The  obsequious  host  of  a fashionable 
London  Ordinary  and  Gaming-house. 

Monsieur  Le  Chevalier,  [as  he  qualified  himself,]  Saint  Priest  de  Beaujeu,  was 
a sharp,  thin  Gascon,  about  sixty  years  old,  banished  from  his  own  country,  as 
he  said,  on  account  of  an  affair  of  honour,  in  which  he  had  the  misfortune  to  kill 
his  antagonist,  though  the  best  swordsman  in  the  south  of  France.  His  preten- 
sions to  quality  were  supported  by  a feathered  hat,  a long  rapier,  and  a suit  of 
embroidered  taffeta,  not  much  the  worse  for  wear,  in  the  extreme  fashion  of  the 
Parisian  court,  and  fluttering  like  a May-pole  with  many  knots  of  ribbon,  of  which 
it  was  computed  he  bore  at  least  five  hundred  yards  about  his  person.  But. 
notwithstanding  this  profuse  decoration,  there  were  many  who  thought  Monsieur 
Le  Chevalier  so  admirably  calculated  for  his  present  situation,  that  nature  could 
never  have  meant  to  place  him  an  inch  above  it.  It  was.  however,  part  of  the 
amusement  of  the  place  for  Lord  Dalgarno  and  other  young  men  of  quality  to 
treat  Monsieur  de  Beaujeu  with  a great  deal  of  mock  ceremony,  which  being 
observed  by  the  herd  of  more  ordinary  and  simple  gulls,  they  paid  him,  in 
clumsy  imitation,  much  real  deference.  The  Gascon’s  natural  forwardness 
being  much  enhanced  by  these  circumstances,  he  was  often  guilty  of  presuming 
beyond  the  limits  of  his  situation,  and  of  course  had  sometimes  the  mortification 
to  be  disagreeably  driven  back  into  them.  Ch.  xii. 

Ch.  xi,  xii.  See  Dalgarno. 

Belzie.  Hildebrod’s  dog.  Ch.  xvii,  xxiii.  See  Hildebrod. 

Blackchester,  Countess  of.  The  Earl  of  Huntinglen’s  daughter, 
and  a rumored  favorite  with  the  Duke  of  Buckingham. 

She  . . . had  probably  completed  her  six  lustres;  but  the  deficiency  in  ex- 
treme youth  was  more  than  atoned  for  in  the  most  precise  and  curious  accuracy 
of  attire,  an  early  acquaintance  with  every  foreign  mode,  and  a peculiar  gift  in 
adapting  the  knowledge  which  she  acquired  to  her  own  particular  features  and 
complexion.  At  court,  she  knew  as  well  as  any  lady  in  the  circle,  the  precise 
tone,  moral,  political,  learned  or  jocose,  in  which  it  was  proper  to  answer  the 


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Monarch,  according  to  his  prevailing  humour;  and  was  supposed  to  have  been 
very  active,  by  her  personal  interest,  in  procuring  her  husband  a high  situation, 
which  the  gouty  old  viscount  could  never  have  deserved  by  any  merit  of  his  own 
commonplace  conduct  and  understanding.  . . . Lady  Blackchester  possessed 
great  influence  on  the  circle  around  her,  both  from  her  beauty,  her  abilities,  and 
her  reputed  talents  for  court  intrigue.  Ch.  xiii. 

Ch.  xiii,  xv,  xxxii.  See  Buckingham;  Dalgarno;  Huntinglen. 

Buckingham,  George  Villiers,  Duke  of.  The  imperious  favorite 
of  both  King  James  and  Prince  Charles.  The  King  called  him 
Steenie, 

From  a supposed  resemblance  betwixt  his  very  handsome  countenance,  and 
that  with  which  the  Italian  artists  represented  the  proto-martyr,  Stephen.  . . . 
He  entered,  that  unhappy  minion  of  court  favour,  sumptuously  dressed  in  the 
picturesque  attire  which  will  live  forever  on  the  canvas  of  Vandyke,  and  which 
marks  so  well  the  proud  age,  when  aristocracy,  though  undermined  and  nodding 
to  its  fall,  still,  by  external  show  and  profuse  expense,  endeavoured  to  assert  its 
paramount  superiority  over  the  inferior  orders.  The  handsome  and  command- 
ing countenance,  stately  form,  and  graceful  action  and  manners  of  the  Duke  of 
Buckingham,  made  him  become  that  picturesque  dress  beyond  any  man  of  his 
time.  Ch.  ix. 

A singular  fate  attended  this  accomplished  courtier,  in  being  at  once  the 
reigning  favourite  of  a father  and  son  so  very  opposite  in  manners,  that,  to 
ingratiate  himself  with  the  youthful  Prince,  he  was  obliged  to  compress  within 
the  strictest  limits  of  respectful  observance,  the  frolicsome  and  free  humour 
which  captivated  his  aged  father.  Ch.  xv. 

Ch.  ix,  xv,  xx,  xxvii,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxvii.  See  Prince  Charles; 
Glenvarloch;  Lady  Hermione;  King  James. 

Burbage.  A London  actor,  celebrated  for  his  delineation  of  Richard 
III.  Ch.xii. 

Charles,  Prince.  King  James’  son;  the  formal,  haughty  and  obsti- 
nate Prince  of  Wales,  called  by  his  father  “ Baby  Charles.” 

The  Prince  of  Wales,  afterwards  the  most  unfortunate  of  British  monarchs, 
. . . came  onward,  having  his  long,  curled,  auburn  tresses,  and  his  countenance, 
which,  even  in  early  youth,  bore  a shade  of  anticipated  melancholy,  shaded  by 
the  Spanish  hat  and  single  ostrich  feather  which  drooped  from  it.  Ch.  xv. 

Ch.  xv,  xxvii,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxvii.  See  Buckingham;  King 
James. 

Christie,  John.  An  honest,  grave  and  elderly  ship-chandler.  Im- 
bittered  and  broken-hearted,  he  commenced  a search  for  his  wife, 
who  had  eloped  with  Lord  Dalgarno.  He  found  her  after  Dalgarno’s 
murder,  and,  with  dignity,  he  said  to  her: 

“ Kneel  not  to  me,  woman,  . . . but  kneel  to  the  God  thou  hast  offended 
more  than  thou  couldst  offend  such  another  worm  as  thyself.  . . . Vanity  brought 
folly,  and  folly  brought  sin,  and  sin  hath  brought  death,  his  original  companion. 
Thou  must  needs  leave  duty,  and  decency,  and  domestic  love,  to  revel  it  gayly 
with  the  wild  and  the  wicked;  and  there  thou  liest  like  a crushed  worm,  writh- 
ing beside  the  lifeless  body  of  thy  paramour.  Thou  hast  done  me  much  wrong 


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— dishonoured  me  among  my  friends  — driven  credit  from  my  house,  and  peace 
from  my  fireside ; but  thou  wert  my  first  and  only  love,  and  I will  not  see  thee 
an  utter  castaway,  if  it  lies  with  me  to  prevent  it.  . . . Rise  up,  woman,  and 
follow  me.'1  . . . The  prevailing  belief  was  that  they  had  emigrated  to  one  of 
the  new  settlements  in  America.  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Ch.  iii,  xiii,  xxvi,  xxviii,  xxxvi.  See  Nelly  Christie;  Lord  Dal- 
garno. 

Christie,  Nelly.  John  Christie’s  wife,  who  was  seduced  from  her 
humble  home  and  plain  spouse  by  Lord  Dalgarno. 

Dame  Nelly,  ...  a round,  buxom,  laughter-loving  dame,  with  black  eyes,  a 
tight,  well-laced  bodice,  a green  apron,  and  a red  petticoat  edged  with  a slight 
silver  lace,  and  judiciously  shortened  so  as  to  show  that  a short  heel,  and  a tight, 
clean  ankle,  rested  upon  a well-burnished  shoe.  Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  vii,  x,  xi,  xiii,  xxviii,  xxxvi.  See  John  Christie;  Lord 
Dalgarno. 

Colepepper,  John,  Captain.  One  of  Hildebrod’s  counselors  in 
Alsatia;  a gambler  and  highwayman,  with  a portly  form  and  sav- 
age countenance.  He  had  formerly  been  a Low  Country  soldier, 
and  was  a cowardly,  drunken  and  malignant  bully. 

The  noble  Captain  Colepepper.  or  Pepperctill.  for  he  was  known  by  both  these 
names,  and  some  others  besides,  had  a martial  and  swashing  exterior,  which,  on 
the  present  occasion,  was  rendered  yet  more  peculiar  by  a patch  covering  his 
left  eye  and  a part  of  the  cheek.  The  sleeves  of  his  thickset  velvet  jerkin  were 
polished  and  shone  with  grease;  his  buff  gloves  had  huge  tops,  which  reached 
almost  to  the  elbow;  his  sword-belt,  of  the  same  materials,  extended  its  breadth 
from  his  haunch-bone  to  his  small-ribs,  and  supported  on  the  one  side  his  large, 
black-hilted  backsword,  on  the  other  a dagger  of  like  proportions.  Ch.  xxiii. 

Failing  in  his  pretensions  to  the  hand  of  the  heiress,  Martha  Trap- 
bois,  he  murdered  her  father,  but  was  forced  to  fly  without  the  cov- 
eted treasure.  For  purposes  of  plunder,  he  murdered  Lord  Dalgarno, 
and  was  slain  himself  a few  moments  afterward.  Ch.  xii,  xvii, 
xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi.  See  Hildebrod; 
TRArBOis  (Martha  and  Old). 

Dalgarno,  Lady.  See  Lady  Hermione. 

Dalgarno,  Lord  Malcolm.  Son  of  the  Earl  of  Huntinglen,  and  a 
favorite  with  Buckingham  and  the  Prince  of  Wales. 

The  gay  young  Lord  Dalgarno,  that  carries  the  craft  of  grey  hairs  under  his 
curled  love-locks.  Ch.  xv. 

Dalgarno,  from  motives  of  policy,  defamed  Glenvarloch’s  character, 
and  insidiously  endeavored  to  lead  him  into  ruinous  dissipation. 
Beneath  a courtly  exterior  he  concealed  a malignant,  satirical  and 
licentious  character. 

He  was  dressed  point-de-vice,  and  almost  to  extremity,  in  the  splendid  fashion 
of  the  time,  which  suited  well  with  his  age,  probably  about  five-and-twenty,  with 


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a noble  form  and  line  countenance;  ...  his  address  was  gallant,  free,  and  un- 
encumbered either  by  pride  or  ceremony.  Ch.  x. 

He  was  banished  from  court  and  disowned  by  his  father  on  account 
of  the  deception  he  had  practiced  upon  Lady  Hermione.  He  bore 
himself  with  heartless  nonchalance  under  these  circumstances.  After 
marrying  the  lady,  he  started  northward  with  her  money,  but  lin- 
gered on  the  way  in  hopes  of  an  encounter  with  Lord  Nigel,  whom 
he  blamed  for  the  denouement  that  had  disgraced  him.  He  was 
killed  by  robbers,  and  died  in  the  arms  of  his  paramour,  Nelly 
Christie.  Ch.  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xv,  xvi,  xx,  xxvii,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxvi. 
See  Nelly  Christie;  Glenvarloch;  Lady  Hermione;  Hunt- 
inglen. 

Deborah.  A rheumatic  old  charwoman  in  Alsatia.  Ch.  xxii,  xxiii, 
xxiv. 

Exeter,  Bishop  of.  A prelate  in  attendance  upon  the  King.  Ch. 
ix.  See  Oxford. 

Feltham,  Black.  Colepepper’s  accomplice.  Ch.  xxxiv,  xxxvi.  See 
Colepepper. 

Giles.  A warder  at  the  tower.  Ch.  xxviii. 

Glenvarloch,  Lord.  Nigel  Olifaunt;  a young  Scottish  nobleman, 
who  came  to  London  in  hopes  of  obtaining  from  the  King  a sum  of 
money  which  he  had  owed  to  Lord  Nigel’s  father,  and  which  was 
necessary  to  prevent  the  sale  of  the  castle  and  estates  of  Glenvar- 
loch. But  as  Buckingham  desired  the  land,  the  King  would  not 
interest  himself  in  Nigel’s  suit.  Dalgarno,  Buckingham’s  friend, 
attempted  to  force  Glenvarloch  into  disadvantageous  conduct.  Nigel 
was  handsome,  accomplished  and  upright,  but  he  was  inexperienced 
in  London  life,  and  committed  many  follies,  which  were  so  exagge- 
rated as  to  prejudice  the  King  against  him.  He  accused  Dalgarno 
of  treachery,  and  struck  him  in  the  royal  park,  and  fled  to  White- 
friars  to  prevent  the  execution  of  his  right  hand.  Afterward,  meet- 
ing the  King,  he  solicited  his  favor,  but  the  timid  monarch  accused 
him  of  intended  assassination,  and  Nigel  was  committed  to  the 
tower.  The  King,  at  length,  was  moved  to  befriend  Nigel,  and  his 
estates  were  recovered,  and  Nigel  became  the  possessor  of  wrealth 
and  Margaret  Ramsay’s  hand.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  vi,  vii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii, 
xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx, 
xxxi,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii.  See  Buckingham;  Dal- 
garno; Margaret  Ramsay;  Martha  Trapbois. 

Haldimund,  Sir  Ewes.  A courtier.  Ch.  xvi. 


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Hempfield,  Joe.  A robber  engaged  in  the  murder  of  Old  Trapbois, 
and  killed  by  Nigel.  Ch.  xxiv,  xxv,  xxxiv.  See  Old  Trapbois. 

Heriot,  George,  Master.  A wealthy  and  benevolent  Scottish 
gentleman,  who  followed  King  James  to  London  as  his  banker  and 
goldsmith.  The  King  called  him  “ Jingling  Geordie.”  He  was 
Glenvarloch’s  friend  and  mentor,  and  Margaret  Ramsay’s  kind  god- 
father. 

His  fair  hair,  which  overshades  the  thoughtful  brow  and  calm  calculating 
eye,  with  the  cast  of  humour  on  the  lower  part  of  the  countenance,  are  all  in- 
dicatives of  the  genuine  Scottish  character,  and  well  distinguish  a person 
fitted  to  move  steadily  and  wisely  through  the  world,  with  a strength  of  resolu- 
tion to  ensure  success  and  a disposition  to  enjoy  it.  Note  to  Ch.  ii. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  ix,  x,  xiii,  xviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii, 
xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii.  See  Glenvarlocii. 

Hermione,  Lady.  Lady  Erminia  Pauletti;  Heriot’s  ward,  and  a 
friend  to  Margaret  Ramsay.  She  possessed  immense  wealth,  and 
was  still  beautiful,  notwithstanding  the  remarkable  pallor  of  her 
complexion,  which  strangely  contrasted  with  her  black  hair.  She 
lived  in  melancholy  seclusion  at  George  Heriot’s  house,  and  was  the 
subject  of  much  conjecture  to  those  unacquainted  with  her  history. 
She  had  been  deceived  in  Spain  by  Dalgarno  with  a false  marriage, 
and  her  life  was  practiced  upon  in  a convent  by  the  avaricious  in- 
mates. Dalgarno  endeavored  to  bestow  her,  as  a mistress,  upon 
Buckingham,  but  when  the  Duke  learned  of  the  lady’s  wrongs,  he 
assisted  her  journey  to  England.  She  petitioned  the  King,  and 
Dalgarno  was  compelled  to  marry  her.  She  immediately  separated 
from  him,  and  accepted  of  the  offered  protection  of  his  father,  the 
Earl  of  Huntinglen.  She  was  soon  a widow,  and  made  her  kins- 
man, Glenvarloch,  and  his  wife,  Margaret  Ramsay,  her  heirs.  Ch. 
vii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxxii,  xxxvi,  xxxvii.  See  Dalgarno;  Glenvar- 
loch; Heriot;  Margaret  Ramsay. 

Hildebrod,  Jacob,  Duke.  Chief  magistrate  of  Alsatia  (the  sanctu- 
ary of  Whitefriars,  and  refuge  for  legal  offenders);  a shrewd  and 
good-natured  man,  ever  on  the  alert  for  his  own  interests. 

Duke  Hildebrod  . . . was  a monstrously  fat  old  man,  with  only  one  eye,  and 
a nose  which  bore  evidence  of  the  frequent  strength  and  depth  of  his  potations. 
He  wore  a murrey-coloured  plush  jerkin,  stained  with  the  overflowings  of  the 
tankard,  and  much  the  worse  for  wear,  and  unbuttoned  at  bottom  for  the  ease 
of  his  enormous  paunch.  Behind  him  lay  a favourite  bull-dog,  whose  round  head 
and  single  black,  glancing  eye.  as  well  as  the  creature's  great  corpulence,  gave  it 
a burlesque  resemblance  to  its  master.  Ch.  xvii. 

Duke  Hildebrod  . . . seemed  an  absolute  sandbed.  capable  of  absorbing  any 
given  quantity  of  liquor  without  being  either  vivified  or  overflowed.  He  drank 


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of  the  ale  to  quench  a thirst  which,  as  he  said,  kept  him  in  a fever  from  morning  to 
night,  and  night  to  morning ; tippled  off  the  sack  to  correct  the  crudity  of  the  ale ; 
sent  the  spirits  after  the  sack  to  keep  all  quiet,  and  then  declared  that,  probably, 
he  should  not  taste  liquor  till  post  meridiem , unless  it  was  in  compliment  to  some 
special  friend.  Ch.  xxiii. 

Ch.  xvii,  xxiii,  xxv. 

Huntinglen,  Earl  of.  A stern  old  Scottish  nobleman,  who  clung 
to  the  manners  and  customs  of  a rougher  age.  Though  Nigel’s 
feudal  enemy,  he  kindly  befriended  him.  As  he  had  saved  James 
from  threatened  assassination,  he  was  privileged  to  ask  an  annual 
boon  of  the  King.  He  only  used  this  rare  opportunity  for  courtly 
preferment  to  obtain  “butts  of  sack,  hawks,  hounds,”  etc.  Hunt- 
inglen  was  overwhelmed  with  shame  and  sorrow  at  his  son’s  vil- 
lainy toward  Lady  Hermione,  and  bestowed  his  “malison”  upon 
Dalgarno.  Ch.  ix,  x,  xiii,  xxxii,  xxxvi.  See  Dalgarno;  Glenvar- 
loch;  Lady  Hermione. 

James  I.  King  of  England.  He  is  represented  as  being  a pedantic, 
good-natured  and  gossipy  old  man,  timid  in  the  presence  of  weap- 
ons, governed  by  favorites,  and  very  penurious. 

But  there  was  a natural  awkwardness  about  his  figure  which  prevented  his 
clothes  from  sitting  handsomely,  and  the  prudence  or  timidity  of  his  disposition 
had  made  him  adopt  the  custom  ...  of  wearing  a dress  so  thickly  quilted  as 
might  withstand  the  stroke  of  a dagger,  which  added  an  ungainly  stiffness  to  his 
whole  appearance,  contrasting  oddly  with  the  frivolous,  ungraceful  and  fidget- 
ing motions  with  which  he  accompanied  his  conversation.  And  yet,  though  the 
King’s  deportment  was  very  undignified,  he  had  a manner  so  kind,  familiar  and 
good-humoured,  was  so  little  apt  to  veil  over  or  conceal  his  own  foibles,  and  had 
so  much  indulgence  and  sympathy  for  those  of  others,  that  his  address,  joined 
to  his  learning  and  a certain  proportion  of  shrewd  mother-wit,  failed  not  to 
make  a favourable  impression  on  those  who  approached  his  person.  Ch.  ix. 

The  King’s  fear  of 

Naked  steel  . . . was  usually  ascribed  to  the  brutal  murder  of  Rizzio  hav- 
ing been  perpetrated  in  his  unfortunate  mother's  presence  before  he  yet  saw  the 
light.  Ch.  xxvii. 

Ch.  v,  ix,  xxvii,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxvii.  See  Buckingham. 

Janet.  A faithful  old  Scottish  laundress,  to  whom  Margaret  Ram- 
say’s whims  were  laws.  Ch.  i,  viii,  xviii.  See  Margaret  Ramsay. 

Jem.  Lowestoffe’s  servant.  Lowestoffe  said : 

“ That  bastard  of  a boy  ...  is  worth  gold  in  this  quarter;  he  serves  six  mas- 
ters—four  of  them  in  distinct  Numbers,  and  you  would  think  him  present  like 
a fairy  at  the  mere  wish  of  him  that  for  the  time  most  needs  his  attendance. 
No  scout  in  Oxford,  no  gip  in  Cambridge,  ever  matched  him  in  speed  and  intel- 
ligence. He  knows  the  step  of  a dun  from  that  of  a client,  when  it  reaches  the 
bottom  of  the  staircase ; can  tell  the  trip  of  a pretty  wench  from  the  step  of  a 
bencher,  when  at  the  upper  end  of  the  court.”  Ch.  xvi. 

Ch.  xvi.  xvii.  See  Lowestoffe. 

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Judith,  Aunt.  Heriot’s  “ severe-looking  ” maiden  sister  and  faith- 
ful housekeeper.  Ch.  vi,  vii,  xviii.  See  George  Heriot. 

Kilderkin,  Ned.  The  host  of  a Greenwich  eating-house,  who  had 

The  consequential  taciturnity  of  an  Englishman  well  to  pass  in  the  world. 
Ch.  xxvii. 

Ch.  xxvii. 

Knighton.  Buckingham’s  groom.  Ch.  vi. 

Linklater,  Laurie.  A Scottish  cook  in  his  Majesty’s  kitchen,  who 
was  proud  of  his  profession  and  his  smattering  of  Latin.  Ch.  xxvii, 
xxxi. 

Lowestoffe,  Reginald.  A young  Templar,  who  befriended  Nigel. 

A wild  young  gallant,  indifferently  well  provided  with  money,  who  spent  at 
the  theatres,  and  other  gay  places  of  public  resort,  the  time  which  his  father  sup- 
posed he  was  employing  in  the  study  of  law.  But  Reginald  Lowestoffe  . . . was 
of  opinion  that  little  law  was  necessary  to  enable  him  to  spend  the  revenues  of  the 
paternal  acres  which  were  to  devolve  upon  him  at  his  father's  demise.  ...  In 
other  respects,  he  was  one  of  the  wits  of  the  place,  read  Ovid  and  Martial,  aimed 
at  quick  repartee  and  pun  (often  very  far-fetched),  danced,  fenced,  played  at 
tennis,  and  performed  sundry  tunes  on  the  fiddle  and  French  horn,  to  the  great 
annoyance  of  old  Counsellor  Barrater,  who  lived  in  the  chambers  immediately 
below  him.  Such  was  Reginald  Lowestoffe;  shrewd,  alert  and  well  acquainted 
with  the  town  through  all  its  recesses,  but  in  a sort  of  disrespectable  way.  Ch. 
xvi. 

Ch.  xvi,  xvii,  xxii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii.  See  Glenvarloch. 

Lutin.  Lord  Dalgarno ’s  gypsy  page. 

“There  he  is,”  said  Dalgarno.  “fit  for  every  element  — prompt  to  execute 
every  command,  good,  bad  or  indifferent  — unmatched  in  his  tribe  as  rogue, 
thief  and  liar.”  . . . 

“All  of  which  qualities,”  said  the  undaunted  page,  “ have  each  in  turn  stood 
your  Lordship  in  stead.”  Ch.  xi. 

He  ran  away  with  his  murdered  master’s  money. 

Ch.  xi,  xxxvi.  See  Dalgarno. 

Malagrowther,  Sir  Mungo.  A crabbed  and  backbiting  old 
Scottish  courtier,  whose  countenance  was  grotesquely  ugly.  He 
was  educated  with  King  James  as  whipping-boy,  receiving  upon 
his  own  person  the  chastisement  that  the  royal  scholar  deserved. 
Sir  Mungo  indulged  in  a malicious,  caustic  and  envious  humor,  and 
early  lost  three  fingers  of  his  right  hand  in  a duel,  and  was  lamed 
for  life  on  account  ot  some  odious  verses  he  had  written  about  a 
court  lady. 

He  grew  old,  deaf  and  peevish.  . . . Sir  Mungo,  thus  fallen  into  the  yellow 
leaf  of  years  and  fortune,  showed  his  emaciated  form  and  faded  embroidery  at 
Court  as  seldom  as  his  duty  permitted;  and  spent  his  time  in  indulging  his  food 
for  satire  in  the  public  walks,  and  in  the  aisles  of  Saint  Paul's,  which  were  then 
the  general  resort  of  newsmongers  and  characters  of  all  descriptions,  associat- 


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ing  himself  chiefly  with  such  of  his  countrymen  as  he  accounted  of  inferior 
birth  and  rank  to  himself.  In  this  manner,  hating  and  contemning  commerce, 
and  those  who  pursued  it.  he  nevertheless  lived  a good  deal  among  the  Scottish 
artists  and  merchants,  who  had  followed  the  Court  to  London.  To  these  he 
could  show  his  cynicism  without  much  offence ; for  some  submitted  to  his  jeers 
and  ill-humour  in  deference  to  his  birth  and  knighthood,  which  in  those  days 
conferred  high  privileges;  and  others,  of  more  sense,  pitied  and  endured  the 
old  man,  unhappy  alike  in  his  fortunes  and  his  temper.  Ch.  vi. 

Ch.  vi,  ix,  x,  xv,  xxx,  xxxvii. 

Mansel,  Sir  Edward.  Lieutenant  of  the  Tower;  “a  punctilious 
old  soldier  and  courtier.”  Ch.  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxx. 

Mansel,  Lady.  Sir  Edward  Hansel’s  wife.  Ch.  xxix,  xxx. 

Maxwell.  An  usher  at  the  Palace  of  Whitehall.  Ch.  v,  ix,  xxxi, 
xxxii.* 

Moniplies,  Richie.  Lord  Nigel’s  Scottish  servant.  He  was  tall, 
solemn  and  raw-boned,  and  had  the  appearance  of  a “half-pedant, 
half- bully.” 

Disapproving  of  his  master’s  conduct,  he  left  his  service.  But 
when  misfortunes  came  to  Nigel,  he  devotedly  returned  to  him.  He 
accidentally  was  of  service  to  the  heiress,  Martha  Trapbois,  and  she 
agreed  to  marry  him  if  he  would  avenge  her  father’s  murder.  This 
he  did  by  killing  the  desperado,  Colepepper.  The  King  expressed 
his  appreciation  of  Richie’s  virtues  by  knighting  him,  upon  his  mar* 
riage  with  Martha  Trapbois. 

Richie,  with  all  his  good  intentions,  was  ...  a conceited,  pragmatical  domes- 
tic, who  seemed  rather  disposed  to  play  the  tutor  than  the  lackey,  and  who.  out 
of  sheer  love,  as  he  alleged,  to  his  master’s  person,  assumed  the  privilege  of  in- 
terfering with,  and  controlling,  his  actions,  besides  rendering  him  ridiculous  in 
the  gay  world,  from  the  antiquated  formality  and  intrusive  presumption  of  his 
manners.  Ch.  xiv. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  vii,  ix,  x,  xiii,  xiv,  xxvi,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii.  xxxv, 
xxxvi,  xxxvii.  Colepepper;  Glenvarloch;  Martha  Trap- 
bois. 

Nigel,  Lord.  See  Glenvarloch. 

Olifaunt,  Nigel.  See  Glenvarloch. 

Oxford,  Bishop  of.  A prelate  in  attendance  upon  the  King.  James 
criticised  the  English  pronunciation  of  Latin. 

The  Bishop  of  Exeter  bowed,  as  in  acquiescence  to  the  royal  censure ; but  he 
of  Oxford  stood  upright,  as  mindful  over  what  subjects  his  see  extended,  and  as 
being  equally  willing  to  become  food  for  fagots  in  defence  of  the  Latinity  of  the 
University,  as  for  any  article  of  his  religious  creed.  Ch.  ix. 

Ch.  ix. 

Pauline,  Monno.  Lady  Hermione’s  faithful  and  austere  old  at- 
tendant. Ch.  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxvii.  xxix,  xxxii.  See  Lady  Hermi- 
one. 


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Porter,  Sam.  David  Ramsay’s  shop-boy.  Ch.  ii. 

Ramsay,  David.  Watchmaker  and  horologer  to  James  I.  A tall, 
thin,  absent-minded  and  good-natured  man,  who  was  absorbed  in 
mathematical  calculations,  astrology  and  the  occult  sciences.  Ch.  i, 
ii,  v,  vi,  xviii,  xxxv,  xxxvii.  See  Margaret  Ramsay. 

Ramsay,  Margaret.  David  Ramsay’s  pretty,  demure  and  black- 
eyed  daughter,  and  George  Heriot’s  goddaughter. 

Spoilt  . . . she  was  on  all  hands,—  by  the  indulgence  of  her  godfather,  the 
absent  habits  and  indifference  of  her  father,  the  deference  of  all  around  to  her 
caprices  as  a beauty  and  an  heiress.  But  though  from  these  circumstances  the 
city  beauty  had  become  as  wilful,  as  capricious  and  as  affected  as  unlimited  in- 
dulgence seldom  fails  to  render  those  to  whom  it  is  extended,  . . . Mistress 
Margaret  had  much  real  shrewdness  and  judgment,  which  wanted  only  oppor- 
tunities of  observation  to  refine  it  — a lively,  good-humoured,  playful  disposi- 
tion and  an  excellent  heart.  Ch.  xviii. 

Margaret,  unknown  to  Lord  Nigel,  became  interested  in  him. 
With  skill,  perseverance  and  modesty  she  devoted  herself  to  deliv- 
ering him  from  his  difficulties.  She  was  detected  by  the  King 
while  disguised  as  a page.  She  confessed  to  James  her  attachment 
for  Nigel,  and  secured  the  King’s  favor  in  his  behalf.  She  was 
afterward  married  to  Lord  Nigel  at  Heriot’s  mansion,  the  King 
giving  away  the  bride. 

Ch.  i,  vi,  viii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxv,  xxxvii.  See 
Glenvarloch;  Heriot;  King  James;  David  Ramsay. 

Rare  drench.  A conceited  and  pedantic  apothecary. 

This  gentleman,  as  sometimes  happens  to  those  of  the  learned  professions, 
had  rather  more  lore  than  knowledge.  Ch.  ii. 

Ch.  ii. 

Ringwood,  Master.  Lowestoffe’s  cousin;  a gay  young  Templar. 
Ch.  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi.  See  Lowestoffe. 

Roberts.  Heriot’s  shrewd  cash  keeper.  Ch.  vi.  See  Heriot. 

Shakebag,  Dick.  Colepepper’s  accomplice  in  Dalgarno’s  murder. 
Ch.  xxxiv-xxxvi.  See  Colepepper. 

Simmons,  Dame.  David  Ramsay’s  observing  neighbor. 

The  sempstress,  who  had  served,  in  her  day,  the  very  tip-top  revellers  of  the 
Temple  with  ruffs,  cuffs  and  bands.  Ch.  i. 

Ch.  i. 

Skurliewhitter,  Andrew.  A dark-haired  scrivener,  implicated  in 
many  villainies,  who  fled  from  London,  fearing  detection.  Ch.  v, 
x,  xxxiv,  xxxvi. 

Suddlechop,  Benjamin.  A glib-tongued,  nimbled- fingered  and 
“ half-starved  ” looking  barber. 

Benjamin  Suddlechop.  . . . besides  trimming  locks  and  beards,  and  turning 


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whiskers  upwards  into  the  martial  and  swaggering  curl,  or  downwards  into  the 
drooping  form,  which  became  moustaches  of  civil  policy,  besides,  also,  occasionally 
letting  blood,  either  by  cupping  or  by  the  lancet,  extracting  a stump  and  perform- 
ing other  actions  of  petty  pharmacy,  ...  he  could,  on  occasion,  draw  a cup  of  beer 
as  well  as  a tooth,  tap  a hogshead  as  well  as  a vein,  and  wash  with  a draught  of 
good  ale  the  moustaches  which  his  art  had  just  trimmed.  Ch.  xxi. 

Ch.  viii,  xxi,  xxvii.  See  Ursula  Suddlechop. 

Suddlechop,  Ursula.  Benjamin  Suddlechop’s  wife;  “A  secret 
agent  in  all  manner  of  proceedings,”  and  a vendor  of  certain  drugs, 
pomades,  etc.  She  always  kept  the  secrets  confided  to  her,  unless 
sufficiently  bribed  to  disclose  them,  and  had  established  a reputation 
for  trustworthiness. 

In  fact,  she  was  a most  admirable  matron,  and  could  be  useful  to  the  impas- 
sioned and  the  frail  in  the  rise,  progress  and  consequences  of  their  passion.  She 
could  contrive  an  interview  for  lovers  who  could  show  proper  reasons  for  meet- 
ing privately;  she  could  relieve  the  frail  fair  one  of  the  burden  of  a guilty  passion, 
and,  perhaps,  establish  the  hopeful  offspring  of  unlicensed  love  as  the  heir  of 
some  family  whose  love  was  lawful,  but  where  an  heir  had  not  followed  the 
union.  More  than  this  she  could  do,  and  had  been  concerned  in  deeper  and 
dearer  secrets.  . . . But  all  that  was  deep  and  dark  in  her  real  character  was  cov- 
ered by  the  show  of  outward  mirth  and  good  humour.  . . . Marriages,  births  and 
christenings  were  seldom  thought  to  be  performed  with  sufficient  ceremony,  for 
a considerable  distance  round  her  abode,  unless  Dame  Ursley,  as  they  called 
her,  was  present.  She  could  contrive  all  sorts  of  pastimes,  games  and  jests. 
. . . Dame  Ursley  was,  nevertheless,  so  poor  that  she  might  probably  have 
mended  her  own  circumstances,  as  well  as  her  husband’s,  if  she  had  ...  set 
herself  quietly  down  to  the  care  of  her  own  household,  and  to  assist  Benjamin 
in  the  concerns  of  his  trade.  But  Ursula  was  luxurious  and  genial  in  her  habits, 
and  could  no  more  have  endured  the  stinted  economy  of  Benjamin’s  board  than 
she  could  have  reconciled  herself  to  the  bald  chat  of  his  conversation.  Ch.  viii. 

She  effectually  assisted  Margaret  Ramsay  to  extricate  Lord  Nigel 
from  his  troubles,  but  her  darker  deeds  compelled  her  to  leave  Lon- 
don, and  she  died  in  the  Amsterdam  bridewell. 

Ch.  i,  viii,  xxi,  xxxv,  xxxvi.  See  Margaret  Ramsay;  B.  Suddle- 
chop; Jenkin  Vincent. 

Trapbois,  Martha.  Old  Trapbois’  daughter  and  heiress. 

She  was  dressed  in  what  was  called  a Queen  Mary  ruff  and  farthingale,—  not 
the  falling  ruff  with  which  the  unfortunate  Mary  of  Scotland  is  usually  painted, 
but  that  which,  with  more  than  Spanish  stiffness,  surrounded  the  throat  and  set 
off  the  morose  head  of  her  fierce  namesake,  of  Smithfield  memory.  This  anti- 
quated dress  assorted  well  with  the  faded  complexion,  grey  eyes,  thin  lips  and 
austere  visage  of  the  antiquated  maiden,  which  was,  moreover,  enhanced  by  a 
black  hood,  worn  as  her  head  gear,  carefully  disposed  so  as  to  prevent  any  of  her 
hair  from  escaping  to  view,  probably  because  the  simplicity  of  the  period  knew 
no  art  of  disguising  the  colour  with  which  time  had  begun  to  grizzle  her  tresses. 
Her  figure  was  tall,  thin  and  flat,  with  skinny  arms  and  hands,  and  feet  of  the 
larger  size,  cased  in  huge  high-heeled  shoes,  which  added  height  to  a stature  al- 
ready ungainly.  Ch.  xxii. 


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Besides  these  unprepossessing  traits,  one  shoulder  was  higher  than 
the  other,  and  her  manner  was  severe  and  rude.  Nevertheless, 
Martha  was  a sensible,  honorable  and  grateful  woman.  She  was 
discontented  with  her  residence  at  Whitefriars,  and  was  continually 
on  the  alert  to  keep  her  old  father  from  danger  and  dishonor.  Lord 
Nigel  assisted  her  flight,  with  her  immense  wealth,  from  Alsatia,  after 
her  father’s  murder.  She  liberally  repaid  this  service  in  Nigel’s 
need.  In  reference  to  her  marriage  with  Richard  Moniplies,  she  said : 

“ I chose  this  man  because  he  was  my  protector  when  I was  desolate,  and 
neither  for  his  wit  nor  wisdom.  He  is  truly  honest,  and  has  a heart  and  hand 
that  makes  amends  for  some  folly.  Since  I was  condemned  to  seek  a protector 
through  the  world,  which  is  to  me  a wilderness,  I may  thank  God  that  I have 
come  by  no  worse.,,  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Ch.  xvii,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxxvii.  See  Glenvarloch; 
Moniplies;  Old  Trapbois. 

Trapbois,  Old.  A noted  miser  and  usurer  of  Whitefriars,  called 
Golden  Trapbois.  He  was  a withered-looking  old  man,  who  was 
grasping  even  in  his  dotage,  and  was  willing  to  perform  any  service, 
however  menial  or  unscrupulous, 

For  a con-si-de-ra-tion . . . . which  he  pronounced  in  a peculiar  manner,  gasping 
it  out  syllable  by  syllable,  and  laying  a strong  emphasis  upon  the  last.  Ch.  xxii. 

He  was  murdered  while  resisting  the  entrance  of  robbers  into  his 
house. 

Ch.  xvii,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxxvii.  See  Martha  Trapbois. 

Turnstall,  Frank.  David  Ramsay’s  studious  apprentice,  and  Vin- 
cent’s companion.  He  was  well-born,  fine-featured  and  gentle- 
natured.  He  was  secretly  adverse  to  his  trade,  and  the  diversions 
of  his  apprentice  companions,  and  his  health  became  indifferent 
from  the  confinement  of  the  city.  Ch.  i,  ii,  v,  xxxvi.  See  David 
Ramsay;  Jen  kin  Vincent. 

Vincent,  Jenkin.  David  Ramsay’s  apprentice  — called  Jin  Vin. 

Vincent  had  been  educated  at  the  excellent  foundation  of  Christ’s-Church 
Hospital,  and  was  bred,  therefore,  as  well  as  born,  a Londoner,  with  all  the 
acuteness,  address  and  audacity  which  belong  peculiarly  to  the  youth  of  a me- 
tropolis. He  was  now  about  twenty  years  old.  short  in  stature,  but  remarkably 
strong  made,  eminent  for  his  feats  upon  holidays,  at  foot -ball  and  other  gymnas- 
tic exercises.  ...  He  knew  every  lane,  blind  alley  and  sequestered  court  of  the 
ward  better  than  his  Catechism:  was  alike  active  in  his  master’s  affairs  and 
in  his  own  adventures  of  fun  and  mischief.  . . . His  head,  upon  which  his  ’pren- 
tice cap  was  generally  flung  in  a careless  and  oblique  fashion,  was  closely  cov- 
ered with  thick  hair  of  raven  black,  which  curled  naturally  and  closely,  and 
would  have  grown  to  great  length  but  for  the  modest  custom  enjoined  by  his 
state  of  life,  and  strictly  enforced  by  his  master,  which  compelled  him  to  keep  it 
short-cropped.  . . . Vincent’s  eyes  were  deep-set  in  his  head,  of  a strong,  vivid 


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black,  full  of  fire,  roguery  and  intelligence,  and  conveying  a humourous  expres- 
sion, even  while  he  was  uttering  the  usual  small  talk  of  his  trade,  as  if  he  ridi- 
culed those  who  were  disposed  to  give  any  weight  to  his  commonplaces.  He  had 
address  enough,  however,  to  add  little  touches  of  his  own,  which  gave  a turn  of 
drollery  even  to  this  ordinary  routine  of  the  booth;  and  the  alacrity  of  his  man- 
ner, his  ready  and  obvious  wish  to  oblige,  his  intelligence  and  civility,  when  he 
thought  civility  necessary,  made  him  a universal  favourite  with  his  master's  cus- 
tomers. His  features  were  far  from  regular,  for  his  nose  was  flattish,  his  mouth 
tending  to  the  larger  size,  and  his  complexion  inclined  to  be  more  dark  than  was 
then  thought  to  be  consistent  with  masculine  beauty.  . . . His  turned-up  nose 
gave  an  air  of  spirit  and  raillery  to  what  he  said,  and  seconded  the  laugh  of  his 
eyes.  Ch.  i. 

Unfortunately,  Vincent  lifted  aspiring  eyes  to  his  master’s  daugh- 
ter, Margaret  Ramsay.  Dame  Suddlechop  was  employed  by  Marga- 
ret to  assist  Lord  Nigel,  and  she  made  a tool  of  Vincent.  She 
assured  him  that  only  by  aiding  Nigel  could  he  win  Margaret’s 
favor,  so  he  neglected  his  business  and  devoted  himself  to  Lord 
Nigel’s  interests.  He  assumed  various  disguises,  and  even  suffered 
a brief  imprisonment.  The  wretched  and  deluded  youth  broke  his 
indenture  upon  hearing  of  Margaret's  marriage  with  Lord  Nigel. 
The  interference  of  friends  saved  him  from  ruin,  and  it  was  so 
arranged  for  him  that  he  entered  into  partnership  with  his  com- 
panion, Turnstall,  and  commenced  business  under  favorable  circum- 
stances. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  v,  xii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxxv,  xxxvi.  See  Glenvar- 
loch;  Ramsay  (David  and  Margaret);  Ursula  Suddlechop; 
Turnstall. 

Willie.  Andrew  Skurliewhitter’s  servant.  Ch.  xxxiv.  See  Skur- 
liewhitter. 

Wilsa.  Dame  Suddlechop’s  mulatto  servant-girl.  Ch.  viii,  xxi.  See 

Ursula  Suddlechop. 

Winchester,  Bishop  of.  The  prelate  who  performed  the  marriage 
ceremony  between  Lady  Hermione  and  Lord  Dalgarno.  Ch.  xxxii, 
xxxiii. 

Windsor,  Rev.  An  elderly  Episcopal  minister.  George  Heriot’s 
friend.  Ch.  vi,  vii.  See  Heriot. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1831).  Introductory  Epistle  from  Captain  Clutterbuck  to  Dr.  Dry- 
asdust. I.  David  Ramsay  and  his  apprentices  — The  Scot— “Clubs,  clubs."  II. 
George  Heriot  interrupts  Ramsay’s  calculations  — The  pedantic  apothecary  — Heriot 
questions  Moniplies  —Vincent's  aspirations  to  Miss  Margaret’s  favor.  III.  Nigel 
Olifaunt,  Lord  of  Glenvarloch,  in  his  humble  quarters  — His  hostess.  Dame  Nelly 
— Moniplies  relates  his  adventures  to  his  master.  IV.  The  young  Scottish  noble- 


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man  finds  a friend  in  the  goldsmith,  Heriot  — Moniplies  cross-examined  — Heriot’s 
advice  to  Dame  Nelly.  V.  Heriot  invites  the  absent-minded  Ramsay  and  his 
daughter  to  dinner  — Heriot  at  Temple-bar  — King  James  I — Heriot  and  the  King. 
VI.  Heriot’s  dinner  party  in  honor  of  Lord  Glenvarloch  — Sir  Mungo  Malagrowther 
— Margaret  Ramsay  — The  returned  plate  — Roberts  and  Sir  Mungo.  VII.  Lord 
Nigel  remains  for  prayer-reading  —The  pale  lady  and  the  superstitions  concerning 
her.  VIII.  Dame  Ursula  Suddlechop  — “ Secret  agent  in  all  manner  of  proceed- 
ings Miss  Margaret  desires  Dame  Ursula  to  assist  Lord  Glenvarloch.  IX.  Lord 
Nigel  at  Whitehall  — The  King  and  Nigel  — Huntinglen’s  boon  — The  King’s  dilem- 
ma — Buckingham’s  enmity.  X.  Huntinglen  introduces  Nigel  to  his  son.  Lord 
Dalgamo  — Huntinglen's  hospitality.  XI.  Lord  Dalgarno’s  fashionable  conversa- 
tion. XII.  Beaujeu’s  Ordinary — The  quarrel  — Gambling  — Burbage  as  Richard 
III.  XIII.  Dalgarno  endeavors  to  reconcile  Nigel  to  his  new  life  —The  Countess 
of  Blackchester  — Nigel  as  a gambler  — He  changes  his  residence.  XIV.  The  cen- 
sorious Moniplies  leaves  Nigel's  sendee— The  anonymous  warning  against  Dal- 
garno. XV.  Nigel  is  convinced  that  he  is  in  disgrace  at  court.  XVI.  Nigel  demands 
an  explanation  of  the  insulting  Dalgarno  — Nigel  draws  his  sword  in  the  precincts 
of  the  court,  and  is  compelled  to  fly  to  save  his  right  hand  — Reginald  Lowestoffe 
shelters  him  in  the  Temple.  XVII.  Lowestoffe  takes  Nigel  to  Whitefriars  — Duke 
Hildebrod  and  his  peers  — Nigel  assigned  to  the  usurer,  Trapbois  —The  unprepos- 
sessing Martha  Trapbois.  XVIII.  Margaret  seeks  Lady  Hermione.  XIX.  Margaret 
confesses  her  love  for  Nigel  and  entreats  Lady  Hermione’s  help.  XX.  Lady  Her- 
mione relates  to  Margaret  her  sad  history.  XXI.  Benjamin  Suddlechop  and  his 
barber-shop  — The  wily  Ursula  makes  a tool  of  the  infatuated  Vincent.  XXII. 
Nigel  at  the  usurer’s  house  — Lowestoffe  at  the  Marshalea.  XXIII.  Nigel  declines 
to  play  at  cards  with  Colepepper  — Propositions  respecting  the  hand  of  the  heiress, 
Martha  Trapbois.  XXIV.  Old  Trapbois  attempts  to  impose  upon  Nigel— The 
shriek  — Nigel  rescues  Martha  from  the  robbers.  XXV.  Scene  after  the  usurer’s 
murder  — Martha  resolves  to  escape  from  Whitefriars  —The  treasure.  XXVI.  Nigel 
and  Martha  fly  with  the  treasure  — Martha  finds  a protector  in  Moniplies.  XXVII. 
Nigel  at  Greenwich  —The  consequential  Kilderkin — The  learned  cook,  Linklater, 
introduces  Nigel  into  the  royal  park— The  deer  — Nigel  appeals  to  the  frightened 
King,  who  accuses  him  of  attempted  assassination —The  petition —Nigel  sent  to 
the  Tower.  XXVIII.  Nigel's  captivity  shared  by  a melancholy  youth  — John 
Christie  accuses  the  innocent  Nigel  of  seducing  his  wife.  XXIX.  The  sleeping 
boy  and  his  dreams  — Heriot’s  remonstrative  visit  to  Nigel  — Heriot  recognizes 
Margaret  Ramsay  in  her  male  attire  — Her  explanation.  XXX.  Margaret  returns 
home  — The  slanderous  Malagrowther  — Sir  Mungo  gives  Nigel  unhappy  reflections. 
XXXI.  Moniplies  again  waits  upon  Nigel  — Moniplies  and  the  King.  XXXII. 
Huntinglen's  grief  at  his  son's  villainy  — Marriage  and  separation  of  Lord  Dal- 
garno and  Lady  Hermione  — Dalgarno  vows  vengeance  against  Glenvarloch. 
XXXIII.  King  James  relates  how  he  played  eavesdropper  and  was  convinced  of  the 
honor  and  loyalty  of  the  persecuted  Nigel.  XXXIV.  The  scrivener  and  Colepepper 
plan  Dalgarno’s  murder.  XXXV.  Moniplies  gives  a banquet  and  saves  Vincent. 
XXXVI.  Dalgarno’s  murder— John  Christie  resumes  protection  of  his  wife — 
Moniplies  kills  Colepepper —The  gypsy  page  and  Dalgarno’s  money  — “Jenkin  and 
Turnstall  The  scrivener  and  Dame  Suddlechop  disappear  — Huntinglen  at  his 
son’s  funeral.  XXXVII.  The  King’s  interest  in  the  courtship  of  Lord  Nigel  and 
Margaret  Ramsay —The  King  attends  the  marriage  feast  — Lady  Dalgarno's  gen- 
erosity — Moniplies  introduces  Martha  Trapbois  as  his  bride  — Return  of  the  royal 
sign-manual  **  Rise  up.  Sir  Richard  Moniplies.” 


PEVERIL  OF  THE  PEAK 

A ROMANCE. 


ARGUMENT. 

rpHIS  novel  relates  to  the  period  of  the  pretended  Popish  Plot, 
during  the  reign  of  Charles  II  of  England. 


Alice.  A dowdy  and  slovenly  drudge  at  the  Cat  and  Fiddle.  Ch.  xxi. 

Arlington,  Lord.  A member  of  the  Privy  Council,  and  Lord 
Chamberlain.  Ch.  xxviii,  xlv,  xlvi,  xlix. 

Bajazet.  Mrs.  Chiffinch’s  attendant. 

A black  boy,  superbly  dressed,  like  an  Oriental  page,  with  gold  bracelets  on 
his  naked  arms,  and  a gold  collar  around  his  equally  bare  neck.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Ch.  xxxi. 

Beacon,  Tom.  Chiffinch’s  groom.  Ch.  xxvii. 

Blood,  Thomas,  Colonel.  One  of  Buckingham’s  minions;  a des- 
perado celebrated  for  his  daring  and  adroitness.  He  was  a revolu- 
tionist, and  the  associate  of  austere  Puritans.  Previous  to  the  date 
of  the  romance,  he  attempted  to  purloin  the  crown  jewels  from  the 
Tower.  He  was  middle  aged,  tall  and  strongly  built,  with  large 
serious  eyes.  Buckingham  thus  described  him: 

A robber  from  his  cradle,  a murderer  since  he  could  hold  a knife,  a profound 
hypocrite  in  religion,  and  a worse  and  deeper  hypocrite  in  honour;  would  sell 
his  soul  to  the  devil  to  accomplish  any  villainy,  and  would  cut  the  throat  of  his 
brother,  did  he  dare  give  the  villainy  he  had  so  acted  its  right  name.  Ch.  xxxviii. 
Ch.  xxxviii,  xl,  xlvi,  xlix.  See  Buckingham. 

Brewer,  Sam.  Sir  Geoffrey  Peveril’s  groom.  Ch.  vi. 

Bridgenorth.,  Alice.  Ralph  Bridgenorth’s  beautiful  daughter  and 
heiress.  Julian  Peveril  and  Alice  secretly  loved  each  other.  Owing 
to  an  estrangement  between  their  families,  Alice  regarded  their  love 
as  hopeless,  and  discouraged  Julian’s  passion.  Her  uncle,  Edward 
Christian,  plotted  to  make  her  the  King’s  mistress.  Under  Julian’s 
protection,  she  fled  from  the  pursuit  of  the  King  and  Buckingham; 
and  after  these  events,  Julian  and  Alice  were  married  with  their 
parents’  consent. 

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The  sad-coloured  gown ; the  pinched  and  plaited  cap,  which  carefully  obscured 
the  profusion  of  long  dark-brown  hair;  the  small  ruff,  and  the  long  sleeves, 
would  have  appeared  to  great  disadvantage  on  a shape  less  graceful  than  Alice 
Bridgenorth*s;  but  an  exquisite  form,  though  not  as  yet  sufficiently  rounded  in 
the  outlines  to  produce  the  perfection  of  female  beauty,  was  able  to  sustain  and 
give  grace  even  to  this  unbecoming  dress.  Her  countenance,  fair  and  delicate, 
with  eyes  of  hazel  and  a brow  of  alabaster,  had,  notwithstanding,  less  regular 
beauty  than  her  form,  and  might  have  been  justly  subjected  to  criticism.  There 
was,  however,  a life  and  spirit  in  her  gayety,  and  a depth  of  sentiment  in  her 
gravity,  which  made  Alice,  in  conversation  with  the  very  few  persons  with  whom 
she  associated,  so  fascinating  in  her  manners  and  expression,  whether  of  lan- 
guage or  countenance ; so  touching,  also,  in  her  simplicity  and  purity  of  thought, 
that  brighter  beauties  might  have  been  overlooked  in  her  company.  Ch.  xiii. 
Ch.  i,  ii,  v,  vi,  viii,  x,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvii,  xviii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxix, 
xxxi,  xxxii,  xlviii,  xlix.  See  Ralph  Bridgenorth;  Buckingham; 
Edward  Christian;  Julian  Peveril. 

Bridgenorth,  Mrs.  Ralph  Bridgenorth’s  beloved  wife,  who  died  in 
giving  birth  to  their  daughter,  Alice.  Ch.  i.  See  Bridgenorth 
(Alice  and  Ralph). 

Bridgenorth,  Ralph.  The  wealthy  and  shrewd  proprietor  of 
Moultrassie  Hall.  He  was  disinterested  in  his  friendships,  and  a 
devoted  husband  and  father.  He  suffered  many  domestic  bereave- 
ments, and  was  a melancholy  mourner  for  his  wife.  He  was  a 
severe  Puritan,  and  had  been  a Parliamentary  major  in  the  Civil 
War.  He  gradually  sank  into  gloomy  political  and  religious  fanat- 
icism, and  went  to  America  after  the  failure  of  a conspiracy  against 
the  government.  His  enmity  against  the  Countess  of  Derby  de- 
stroyed his  long  friendship  with  her  relatives,  the  Peverils.  Ch.  i, 
ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvii,  xviii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv, 
xxvi,  xxix,  xiii,  xliii,  xliv,  xlvii,  xlix.  See  Alice  Bridgenorth; 
Countess  of  Derby;  The  Peverils. 

Bridlesley,  Joe.  A Liverpool  horse  dealer.  Ch.  xx. 

Buckingham,  George  Villiers,  Duke  of.  The  King’s  favorite, 
and  the  son  of  the  first  Duke  of  Buckingham,  who  was  so  highly 
regarded  by  James  I and  Charles  1.  He  was  reckless,  haughty  and 
handsome,  as  well  as  voluptuous  and  ambitious. 

Amid  the  gay  and  licentious  of  the  laughing  Court  of  Charles,  the  Duke  was 
the  most  licentious  and  most  gay;  yet.  while  expending  a princely  fortune,  a 
strong  constitution  and  excellent  talents  in  pursuit  of  frivolous  pleasures,  he 
nevertheless  nourished  deeper  and  more  extensive  designs,  in  which  he  only 
failed  from  want  of  that  fixed  purpose  and  regulated  perseverance  essential  to 
all-important  enterprises,  but  particularly  in  politics.  Ch.  xxviii. 

He  attempted  to  rival  Charles  in  Alice  Bridgenorth’s  favor,  and 
becoming  angry  at  the  King's  refusal  of  his  niece’s  hand,  he  con- 


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spired  against  the  government;  but  King  Charles  indulgently  for- 
gave him  both  offenses.  Dryden  wrote  of  him: 

A man  so  various,  that  he  seem’d  to  be 
Not  one,  but  all  mankind's  epitome ; 

Stiff  in  opinions  — always  in  the  wrong; 

Was  everything  by  starts,  but  nothing  long; 

Who,  in  the  course  of  one  revolving  moon, 

Was  chemist,  fiddler,  statesman,  and  buffoon; 

Then,  all  for  women,  painting,  fiddling,  drinking, 

Besides  a thousand  freaks  that  died  in  thinking.”  Ch.  xxviii. 
Ch.  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xliv,  xlvi,  xlvii, 
xlviii,  xlix.  See  Alice  Bridgenorth;  Dame  Dowlas. 

Carleton,  Captain.  An  officer  in  the  Horse  Guards.  Ch.  xlviii. 

Catherine,  Queen.  Charles’  Portuguese  consort. 

Queen  Catherine,  reconciled  or  humbled  to  her  fate,  had  long  ceased  to 
express  any  feelings  of  jealousy;  nay,  seemed  so  absolutely  dead  to  such  a 
passiofi/that  she  received  at  her  drawing-room,  without  scruple,  and  even  with 
encouragement,  the  Duchesses  of  Portsmouth  and  Cleveland,  and  others,  who 
enjoyed,  though  in  a less  avowed  character,  the  credit  of  having  been  royal 
favourites.  Ch.  xlv. 

Ch.  xl,  xlv,  xlvi.  See  Charles  II. 

Chamberlain,  Mathew.  An  admirer  of  Widow  Raine  and  her 
property,  who  aspired  to  hold  absolute  sway  over  both.  Ch.  xxiii. 
See  Dame  Raine. 

Charles  II.  King  of  England;  familiarly  spoken  of  as  ‘‘Old 
Rowley.” 

The  merry  monarch  . . . the  most  amiable  of  voluptuaries  — the  gayest  and 
best-natured  of  companions  — the  man  that  would,  of  all  others,  have  best  sus- 

• tained  his  character  had  life  been  a continued  banquet,  and  its  only  end  to  enjoy 
the  passing  hour.  Ch.  xlv. 

He  is  portrayed  as  being  kind,  just  and  gentlemanly,  as  well  as 
licentious. 

Past  the  middle  age  of  life,  of  a dark  complexion,  corresponding  with  the 
long,  black,  full-bottomed  periwig,  which  he  wore  instead  of  his  own  hair.  His 
dress  was  plain  black  velvet,  with  a diamond  star,  however,  on  his  cloak,  which 
hung  carelessly  over  one  shoulder.  His  features,  strongly  lined,  even  to  harsh- 
ness, had  yet  an  expression  of  dignified  good  humour;  he  was  well  and  strongly 
built,  walked  upright  and  yet  easily,  and  had  upon  the  whole  the  air  of  a person 
of  the  highest  consideration.  He  kept  rather  in  advance  of  his  companions; 
but  turned  and  spoke  to  them,  from  time  to  time,  with  much  affability,  and 
probably  with  some  liveliness,  judging  by  the  smiles,  and  sometimes  the  scarce 
restrained  laughter,  by  which  some  of  his  sallies  were  received  by  his  attend- 
ants. . . . They  shared  the  attention  of  their  principal  in  common  with  seven  or 
eight  little  black  curly-haired  spaniels,  or  rather,  as  they  are  now  called,  cock- 
ers, which  attended  their  master  as  closely,  and  perhaps  with  as  deep  sentiments 
of  attachment,  as  the  bipeds  of  the  group,  and  whose  gambols,  which  seemed  to 


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afford  him  much  amusement,  he  sometimes  checked  and  sometimes  encouraged. 
Ch.  xxx. 

Ch.  xxx,  xxxi,  xl,  xlv,  xlvi,  xlviii,  xlix.  See  Alice  Bridgenorth; 

also  Charles  II,  in  “ Woodstock .” 

Chaubert,  Sieur.  Tom  Chiffinch’s  skillful  French  cook.  Ch.  xxii, 
xxvi,  xxvii. 

Chiffinch,  Kate.  Tom  Chiffinch’s  mistress.  She  was  saucy,  vul- 
gar and  hypocritical,  and  presumed  with  effrontery  on  her  favor 
with  the  King.  In  order  that  Alice  Bridgenorth’s  path  to  infamy, 
as  the  King’s  mistress,  might  be  speedy,  Christian  left  her  in  charge 
of  the  experienced  “Hen  Chiffinch,’’  who  afterward  asserted  that 
Charles  was  consoled  by  her  society  for  the  puritanical  Alice’s  flight. 

It  would  not  be  easy  to  describe  her,  but  by  weighing  her  natural  good  quali- 
ties against  the  affectations  which  counterbalanced  them.  She  would  have  been 
handsome,  but  for  rouge  and  minauderie  — would  have  been  civil,  but  for  over- 
strained airs  of  patronage  and  condescension  — would  have  had  an  agreeable 
voice,  had  she  spoken  in  her  natural  tone  — and  fine  eyes,  had  she  not  made  such 
desperate  hard  use  of  them.  She  could  only  spoil  a pretty  ankle  by  too  liberal 
display;  but  her  shape,  though  she  could  not  yet  be  thirty  years  old,  had  the 
embonpoint  which  might  have  suited  better  with  ten  years  more  advanced.  Ch. 
xxx. 

It  was  one,  and  not  perhaps  the  least  prejudicial,  consequence  of  the  license 
of  that  ill-governed  time,  that  the  bounds  betwixt  virtue  and  vice  were  so  far 
smoothed  down  and  levelled  that  the  frail  wife,  or  the  tender  friend  who  was  no 
wife,  did  not  necessarily  lose  their  place  in  society;  but,  on  the  contrary,  if  they 
moved  in  the  higher  circles,  were  permitted  and  encouraged  to  mingle  with 
women  whose  rank  was  certain,  and  whose  reputation  was  untainted.  A regu- 
lar liaison , like  that  of  Chiffinch  and  his  fair  one,  inferred  little  scandal.  ...  As 
Charles  himself  expressed  it,  the  lady  . . . had  obtained  a brevet  commission  to 
rank  as  a married  woman.  And  to  do  this  gentle  dame  justice,  no  wife  could 
have  been  more  attentive  to  forward  his  plans,  or  more  liberal  in  disposing  of 
his  income.  She  inhabited  a set  of  apartments  called  Chiffinch’s  — the  scene  of 
many  an  intrigue,  both  of  love  and  politics ; and  where  Charles  often  held  his 
private  parties  for  the  evening,  when,  as  frequently  happened,  the  ill-humour 
of  the  Duchess  of  Portsmouth,  his  reigning  Sultana,  prevented  his  supping  with 
her.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Ch.  xxx,  xxxi,  xl.  See  Alice  Bridgenorth;  Charles  II;  Tom 
Chiffinch;  Edward  Christian. 

Chiffinch,  Tom.  An  unscrupulous  intriguer,  and  the  “well-known 
minister  of  Charles’  pleasures.’’  He  was  devoted  to  French  cookery 
and  champagne,  and  was  very  communicative  while  under  the  sway 
of  Bacchus.  He  suggested  to  Christian  that  his  niece,  Alice  Bridge- 
north,  should  become  the  King’s  mistress. 

And  then,  doing  perfect  justice  to  his  own  character,  he  felt  it  would  not  be 
one  whit  impaired,  while  his  fortune  would  be.  in  every  respect,  greatly  amended, 
if,  after  sharing  the  short  reign  of  the  Gwynes,  the  Davises,  the  Robertses,  and 


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so  forth,  Alice  Bridgenorth  should  retire  from  the  state  of  a royal  favourite  into 
the  humble  condition  of  Mrs.  Chiflinch.  Ch.  xxix. 

He  bore  the  name  of  Will  Smith  when  incognito. 

Ch.  xxii,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxix,  xl,  xliv,  xlvii,  xlviii.  See  Alice  Bridge- 
north;  Kate  Chiffinch. 

Christian,  Edward.  Alice  Bridgenorth’s  uncle.  When  incognito 
he  called  himself  Richard  Ganlesse.  He  was  hypocritical,  cool,  dar- 
ing and  licentious.  He  intrigued  both  with  Puritans  and  courtiers. 
Amid  his  villainy  and  debauchery  he  never  forgot  his  hatred  of  the 
Countess  of  Derby,  who  had  executed  his  brother  for  a political  of- 
fense. He  endeavored  to  keep  alive  a faith  in  the  Popish  Plot,  and 
to  implicate  the  Countess.  To  do  this  it  would  be  necessary  to  sup- 
plant the  King’s  Catholic  mistress,  the  Duchess  of  Portsmouth. 
Christian  resolved  that  his  niece  should  achieve  his  vengeance  and 
fortune  by  becoming  Charles’s  ruling  favorite.  He  was  foiled  by 
Alice  Bridgenorth’s  virtue,  and  was  exiled  to  America  on  account 
of  an  ambitious  and  treasonable  plot,  He  was  accompanied  by  his 
daughter,  Fenella,  whom  he  had  trained  to  dissimulation,  and  who, 
unconscious  of  their  near  relationship,  betrayed  him  to  the  King. 
Ch.  xv,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxi,  xxxvii, 
xxxviii,  xliii,  xliv,  xlvii,  xlviii,  xlix.  See  Alice  Bridgenorth; 
Countess  of  Derby;  Fenella. 

Christian,  Mistress.  The  broken-down  and  grief- stricken  widow 
of  William  Christian,  and  Alice  Bridgenorth’s  Puritan  aunt.  Ch. 
xii. 

Christian,  William,  Colonel.  The  murdered  Dempster.  Int. 
(1831);  ch.  v. 

Clegg,  Holdfast.  The  Roundhead  millwright  of  Derby.  Ch.  iv. 

Clink,  Jim.  A rough  turnkey  at  Newgate;  manageable  with  gold. 
Ch.  xxxiii,  xxxvi. 

Coleby , Major.  Senior  Warden  of  the  Tower.  The  kind  and  proud 
old  man  had  fought  bravely  at  Worcester.  The  King  was  shocked 
at  finding  the  veteran  in  so  humble  a position,  and  promised  to  ad- 
vance him,  but  Coleby  died  from  agitation  occasioned  by  the  royal 
interview.  Ch.  xxxvi,  xl. 

Cranbourne,  Sir  Jasper.  A brave  old  cavalier;  a friend  to  Sir 
Geoffrey  Peveril.  Ch.  iv,  viii,  ix. 

Dangerfield,  Captain.  A swaggering  bully;  one  of  Oates’  spying 
agents  in  substantiating  the  Popish  Plot.  He 

Had  a formidable  pair  of  whiskers,  a red  nose,  and  a tarnished  lace  coat.  Ch. 
xx. 

Ch.  xx,  xxiii,  xli.  See  Oates. 


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Debbitch,  Deborah.  Governante  to  Alice  Bridgenorth  and  Julian 
Peveril.  She  afterward  had  sole  charge  of  Alice  Bridgenorth,  and 
so  impressed  Bridgenorth  with  the  belief  that  Alice’s  health  de- 
pended on  her  care  that  he  retained  her  in  his  household  after 
his  daughter  had  reached  womanhood.  She  was  obstinate,  coquet- 
tish and  untruthful.  She  was  embarrassed  by  the  romance  which 
she  had  allowed  to  develop  between  Julian  Peveril  and  Alice.  Be- 
ing dismissed  from  Bridgenorth ’s  service,  she  was  separated,  for 
twenty  years,  from  her  lover,  Lance  Outram,  whose  heart  time  had 
changed.  She  had  saved  considerable  money  in  the  meanwhile, 
and  he  had  to  fly  to  escape  the  “crown  matrimonial.”  Ch.  v,  viii, 
x,  xi,  xii,  xiv,  xxv,  xxvi.  See  Lance  Outram. 

DePigal,  Monsieur.  Smuggler  and  dancing-master.  Ch.  xii. 

Derby,  Countess  of.  Charlotte  de  la  Tremouille;  Queen  in  Man. 
She  had  great  executive  force,  and  was  noble,  haughty  and  cour- 
ageous. Her  husband  was  executed  for  his  loyalty  to  the  Stuarts, 
and  she  defended  Latham  House  against  the  Roundheads.  William 
Christian  led  a revolt  of  the  Manx  men  during  the  Civil  War,  and 
she  was  imprisoned.  She  was  offered  her  liberty  upon  the  condi- 
tion of  renouncing  her  son’s  right  to  the  sovereignty  of  the  Isle  of 
Man.  The  Countess  indignantly  refused  such  terms,  and  after  the 
restoration,  as  regent  for  her  son,  she  tried  and  executed  Christian 
for  treason.  The  government  compelled  her  to  pay  a large  fine  for 
her  summary  vengeance,  and  Christian’s  friends  cherished  a deadly 
enmity  against  her,  and  endeavored  to  implicate  her  in  the  Popish 
Plot.  She  ventured  to  Court  in  the  height  of  the  Catholic  excite- 
ment, and  received  the  honorable  exculpation  that  her  loyalty  de- 
manded. 

A lady  in  a mourning  dress,  past  the  meridian  of  life,  but  whose  countenance 
still  retained  traces  of  great  beauty,  although  the  predominant  character  both 
of  her  features  and  person  was  an  air  of  almost  royal  dignity.  . . . Her  eyes 
were  deep  black,  keen  and  piercing,  and  her  features  had  something  of  a foreign 
expression.  When  she  spoke,  her  language  was  marked  by  a slight  foreign  ac- 
cent, although  in  construction  it  was  pure  English.  Her  slightest  tone  and  gest- 
ure had  the  air  of  one  accustomed  to  command  and  to  be  obeyed.  Ch.  v. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  x,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xviii,  xix,  xxix,  xii,  xlv,  xlvi,  xlix.  See 
Ralph  Bridgenorth;  Edward  Christian. 

Derby,  Philip,  Earl  of.  Son  of  the  Countess  of  Derby,  and  sov- 
ereign in  the  Isle  of  Man.  He  was  handsome,  mercurial  and  gay, 
and  intrusted  his  governmental  affairs  to  his  mother,  who  was  much 
harassed  at  his  indolent  levity.  Ch.  x,  xi,  xiv,  xv,  xviii.  See  Count- 
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Dickens,  Dame.  Bridgenorth's  housekeeper  at  Moultrassie  Hall. 
Ch.  x. 

Ditchley , Gaffer.  A shrewd  miner  on  Sir  Geoffrey  Peveril’s  estates. 
Ch.  xxv. 

Dobin.  Dame  Raine’s  old  horse.  Ch.  xxiii. 

Dowlas,  Dame.  The  keeper  of  Buckingham’s  “Nunnery." 

The  set  of  apartments  . . . alternately  used  to  confine  the  reluctant  and  to 
accommodate  the  willing.  ...  A hooded  and  spectacled  old  lady,  who  sat  read- 
ing a devout  book  in  the  outer  hall,  . . . This  experienced  dowager  acted  as 
mistress  of  the  ceremonies  on  such  occasions,  and  was  the  trusty  depositary  of 
more  intrigues  than  were  known  to  any  dozen  of  her  worshipful  calling  besides. 

. . . Temperance  was  not  amongst  the  cardinal  virtues  which  were  most  familiar 
to  the  old  lady's  practice.  Ch.  xxxix. 

Ch.  xxxix.  See  Buckingham. 

Dummerar,  Dr.  The  Episcopal  vicar  of  Martindale-cum-Moul- 
trassie,  who  had  been  a royalist  chaplain  in  the  Civil  War. 

Dr.  Dummerar  . . . was  in  high  favour  with  Sir  Geoffrey,  not  merely  on 
account  of  his  sound  orthodoxy  and  deep  learning,  but  his  exquisite  skill  at 
playing  at  bowls,  and  his  facetious  conversation  over  a pipe  and  tankard  of  Oc- 
tober. Ch.  iv. 

Ch.  iv,  viii.  See  Sir  Geoffrey  Peveril. 

Ellesmere,  Dame.  The  prim,  indulged  and  authoritative  house- 
keeper at  Martindale  Castle.  She  had  formerly  been  in  the  service 
of  the  Countess  of  Derby,  and  retired  upon  a pension  in  her  old  age. 
When  she  heard  that  the  Peverils  were  in  trouble  on  account  of  the 
Popish  Plot,  she  said  to  her  nephew,  Lance  Outram : 

“ Make  for  the  Castle,  thou  knave;  thrust  in  thy  great  body.  Strike  for  the 
house  that  bred  thee  and  fed  thee;  and  if  thou  art  buried  under  the  ruins,  thou 
diest  a man’s  death.”  Ch.  xxv. 

Ch.  v,  viii,  x,  xxv,  xxvi.  See  Lance  Outram. 

Empson.  An  accomplished  flute  performer.  He  was  vulgar  and  im- 
pertinent, but  in  favor  with  the  King  and  patronized  by  Mistress 
Chiffinch.  Ch.  xxx,  xxxi,  xlv. 

Everett,  Master.  Dangerfield's  associate  in  discovering  Popish 
conspirators.  He  was  a shabbily-dressed  and  precise- speaking 
hypocrite. 

They  . . . followed  the  path  of  Oates,  with  all  deference  to  his  superior  ge, 
nius  and  invention,  and  made  their  fictions  chime  in  and  harmonize  with  his,  aa 
well  as  their  talents  could  devise.  Ch.  xli. 

Ch.  xx,  xxiii,  xli.  See  Oates. 

Fairy.  Julian  Peveril’s  sagacious  Manx  pony.  Ch.  xiv,  xvi,  xvii. 

Fenella.  Zarah,  Edward  Christian’s  illegitimate  daughter.  She 
was  a very  small  brunette,  and  was  a Mauritanian  by  birth.  In  her 
youth  she  had  been  a rope-dancer,  and  was  very  agile  in  her  move- 


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merits,  and  swift  and  sure  of  foot.  Christian,  assuming  to  be  her 
uncle,  endeavored  to  train  her  fierce  passions  to  desire  vengeance 
upon  the  Countess  of  Derby,  who,  he  said,  had  murdered  her  father, 
Colonel  William  Christian.  Zarah  pretended  to  be  a deaf  and  dumb 
mute,  and  the  Countess,  in  pity,  attaches  her  to  her  household,  nam- 
ing her  Fenella.  She  communicated  with  others  by  signs  and  writ- 
ing, and  resided  for  years  with  the  Countess  as  a spy,  and  never 
betrayed  herself;  but,  unfortunately,  she  becomes  hopelessly  and 
absorbingly  in  love  with  Julian  Peveril.  She  had  an  acute  intellect, 
an  expressive  countenance  and  a haughty  and  impatient  temper. 
While  assisting  Christian’s  schemes  in  London  she  meets,  fascinates 
and  scorns  Buckingham.  She  becomes  weary  of  Christian’s  debas- 
ing dominion,  and  warns  the  King  of  his  conspiracy.  She  is  horrified 
to  learn  that  her  testimony  has  endangered  her  father  instead  of  her 
supposed  uncle,  and  follows  him  to  America.  She  plays  an  unsatis- 
factory part  in  the  romance,  and  her  character  is  inconsistent,  artifi- 
cial and  unnatural.  Ch.  xv,  xvi,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxv, 
xxxvi,  xxxix,  xlvii,  xlix.  See  Buckingham;  Edward  Christian; 
Countess  of  Derby;  Julian  Peveril. 

Ganlesse,  Richard.  See  Edward  Christian. 

Hastings,  Black.  Sir  Geoffrey  Peveril’s  war-horse.  Ch.  i,  vi,  vii. 

Hodgeson,  Gaffer.  A disputatious  Roundhead.  Ch.  iv. 

Hudson,  Sir  Geoffrey.  A loquacious  dwarf,  dressed  in  red  damask, 
and  imprisoned  during  the  Popish  Plot.  He  had  been  a favorite 
with  Henrietta  Maria,  and  had  passed  through  many  vicissitudes, 
even  having  killed  a courtier  who  had  ridiculed  his  size.  The  Supe- 
riority of  Men  of  Small  Stature  was  the  frequent  theme  of  his  con- 
versation. He  was  acquitted  of  the  charges  against  him,  and  by 
hiding  in  a violoncello  case  destined  for  the  palace  he  informs  the 
King  of  a treasonable  conspiracy.  Ch.  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi, 
xli,  xlii,  xliii,  xlvi,  xlviii. 

Isabella.  One  of  Queen  Catherine’s  Portuguese  ladies  of  honor. 
Ch.  xlv. 

Jenkins,  Jack.  A tall  and  skillful  swordsman  in  Buckingham’s 
employ.  Ch.  xxxii,  xxxvii. 

Jeremy.  Lord  Saville’s  attendant.  Ch.  xxvii. 

Jerningham,  Thomas.  Buckingham’s  shrewd  and  confidential 
valet  de  chambre.  Ch.  xxviii,  xxxii,  xxxvii,  xxxviii,  xxxix,  xliv. 

Jonathan.  Lord  Saville’s  groom.  Ch.  xxvii. 

Lamington.  One  of  Sir  Geoffrey  Peveril’ s retainers.  Ch.  vi. 


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Maulstatue,  Master.  A Protestant  justice,  who  lived  in  hourly 
fear  of  Catholic  assassination,  and  took  ridiculous  precautions  for 
his  personal  safety. 

The  legal  sage  . . . was  a man  very  honest  in  his  intentions,  very  bounded  in 
his  talents  and  rather  timid  in  his  disposition.  Ch.  xxxii. 

Ch.  xxxii. 

Nell.  A timid  servant  at  Martindale  Castle.  Ch.  xxv. 

Newgate,  Captain  of.  A bloated,  sulky  and  brutal  extortioner. 
Ch.  xxxiii. 

North,  Lord.  Lord  Chief  Justice  of  the  Common  Pleas.  Ch.  xl,  xli. 

Oates,  Dr.  The  discoverer  of  the  pretended  Popish  Plot. 

This  singular  man,  who  . . . had  been  able  to  cram  down  the  public  throat 
such  a mass  of  absurdity  as  his  evidence  amounts  to.  had  no  other  talent  for  im- 
posture than  an  impudence  which  set  conviction  and  shame  alike  at  defiance. 
. . . Oates  was,  by  nature,  choleric,  and  the  credit  that  he  had  acquired  made 
him  insolent  and  conceited.  Even  his  exterior  was  portentous.  A fleece  of 
white  periwig  showed  a most  uncouth  visage  of  great  length,  having  the  mouth, 
as  the  organ  by  which  he  was  to  rise  to  eminence,  placed  in  the  very  centre  of 
his  countenance,  and  exhibiting  to  the  astonished  spectator  as  much  chin  below 
as  there  was  nose  and  brow  above  the  aperture.  His  pronunciation,  too,  was 
often  a conceited  fashion  of  his  own,  in  which  he  accented  the  vowels  in  a man- 
ner altogether  peculiar  to  himself.  Ch.  xli. 

Ch.  xli,  xlii. 

Ormond,  Duke  of.  A celebrated  Catholic  nobleman,  whose  superi- 
ority embarrassed  the  King.  He  was  a friend  to  the  Peverils  and 
the  Countess  of  Derby,  but  antagonistic  to  Buckingham.  Ch.  xxx, 
xl,  xli,  xlv,  xlvi,  xlviii,  xlix. 

Outram,  Lance.  Park-keeper  at  Martindale  Castle.  With  skill 
and  courage  he  rescued  Julian  Peveril  from  Bridgenorth’s  power, 
and  followed  his  young  master  to  London.  Ch.  v,  vii,  xxv,  xxvi, 
xxvii,  xlviii.  See  Deborah  Debbitch;  Julian  Peveril. 

Peveril,  Sir  Geoffrey.  Peveril  of  the  Peak.  Proprietor  of  Martin- 
dale Castle,  and  descendant  of  a bastard  son  of  William  the  Con- 
queror. His  castle  was  battered  during  the  Civil  War,  and  he  was 
twice  imprisoned,  and  compelled  to  mortgage  his  property.  By  be- 
friending the  Countess  of  Derby  he  offended  his  creditor,  Ralph 
Bridgenorth,  who  foreclosed  upon  him,  and  Sir  Geoffrey  was  arrest- 
ed as  a Popish  conspirator,  but  was  shortly  afterward  acquitted. 
Sir  Geoffrey  had  a proud  affection  for  his  wife  and  son,  and  in  his 
general  character  resembled  the  country  gentleman  of  the  period. 

He  was  proud  of  small  advantages,  angry  at  small  disappointments,  incapable 
of  forming  any  resolution  or  opinion  abstracted  from  his  own  prejudices.  He 
was  proud  of  his  birth,  lavish  in  his  housekeeping,  convivial  with  those  kindred 
and  acquaintances  who  would  allow  his  superiority  in  rank,  contentious  and 


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quarrelsome  with  all  that  crossed  his  pretensions,  kind  to  the  poor,  excepting 
when  they  plundered  his  game,  a royalist  in  his  political  opinions  and  one  who 
detested  alike  a Roundhead,  a poacher  and  a Presbyterian.  In  religion,  Sir  Geof- 
frey was  a High-Churchman  of  so  exalted  a strain  that  many  thought  he  still 
nourished  in  private  the  Roman  Catholic  tenets,  which  his  family  had  only  re- 
nounced in  his  father’s  time.  Ch.  i. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xii,  xxiii,  xxvi,  xli,  xlii,  xliii,  xlviii, 
xlix.  See  Ralph  Bridgenorth;  Countess  of  Derby;  Peyeril 
(Julian  and  Lady). 

Peveril,  Julian.  Son  and  heir  of  Sir  Geoffrey  Peveril.  He  was 
educated  in  the  household  of  the  Countess  of  Derby,  and  was  nobly 
free  from  the  vices  and  levity  of  his  generation.  He  loved  Alice 
Bridgenorth,  but  a family  quarrel  prevented  the  open  acknowledg- 
ment of  their  attachment.  The  Countess  intrusted  him  with  a dan- 
gerous mission  to  London.  He  was  suspected  of  having  connection 
with  the  Popish  Plot,  but  was  rescued  from  confinement  at  Bridge- 
north’s  house  by  his  father’s  retainers.  While  protecting  Alice  from 
insult  he  became  involved  in  a melee,  and  was  sent  to  the  Tower, 
again  charged  with  Catholic  conspiracy.  When  freed  from  his  diffi- 
culties, his  father  was  prevailed  upon  to  consent  to  Julian’s  marriage 
with  Alice,  and  by  this  alliance  the  Peverils  recovered  their  incum- 
bered property.  Ch.  i,  ii,  v,  vi,  viii,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii, 
xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi, 
xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xli,  xlii,  xliii,  xlviii,  xlix.  See 
Bridgenorth  (Alice  and  Ralph);  Countess  of  Derby;  Peveril 
(Geoffrey  and  Lady). 

Peveril,  Lady  Margaret.  Sir  Geoffrey  Peveril’s  wife.  She  was 
of  the  house  of  Stanley,  and  a friend  and  relative  to  the  Countess  of 
Derby.  She  was  lovely  in  person  and  character,  and  managed  her 
irascible  husband  with  affectionate  tact.  She  won  Bridgenorth ’s 
grateful  esteem  by  her  kindness  to  his  motherless  daughter.  She 
was  aware  of  the  attachment  between  Alice  Bridgenorth  and  her 
son,  and  soon  managed  to  unite  the  lovers.  Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi, 
viii,  ix,  x,  xii,  xxiii,  xxvi,  xxxvi,  xlviii.  See  Bridgenorth  (Alice* 
and  Ralph);  Peveril  (Geoffrey  and  Julian). 

Rachel.  The  nurse’s  assistant  at  Martindale  Castle.  Ch.  viii. 

Raine,  Dame.  Hostess  of  the  Peveril  Arms. 

Dame  Raine,  accustomed  to  submit  to  the  authority  of  old  Roger,  . . . had, 
when  left  a buxom  widow,  been  so  far  incommoded  by  the  exercise  of  her  newly- 
acquired  independence,  that  she  had  recourse  upon  all  occasions  to  the  advice  of 
Matt  Chamberlain;  and  as  Matt  began  no  longer  to  go  slipshod  and  in  a red 
nightcap,  but  wore  Spanish  shoes  and  a high-crowned  beaver  (at  least  of  a Sun- 
day), and.  moreover,  was  called  Master  Matthew  by  his  fellow-servants,  the 


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neighbours  in  the  village  argued  a speedy  change  of  the  name  on  the  sign-post— 
nay,  perhaps  of  the  very  sign  itself,  for  Matthew  was  a bit  of  a Puritan,  and  no 
friend  to  Peveril  of  the  Peak.  Ch.  xxiii. 

Ch.  xxiii. 

Raine,  Roger.  A drunken  royalist;  host  of  the  Peveril  Arms.  Ch. 
iv.  See  Dame  Raine. 

Rimegap,  Joe.  A miner,  killed  in  the  assault  upon  Bridgenorth’s 
house.  Ch.  xxv.  See  Julian  Peveril. 

Rough,  Ralph.  The  park-keeper’s  assistant  at  Martindale  Castle. 
Ch.  xx vi. 

Saunders.  Groom  to  Sir  Geoffrey  Peveril.  Ch.  vi,  x. 

Saville,  Lord.  A scheming  and  fashionable  gallant. 

The  very  weazel  of  the  Court,  who  sucks  the  yelk  out  of  every  man’s  secret. 
Ch.  xxvii. 

Ch.  xx  vi,  xxvii,  xxviii. 

Scroggs,  Sir  William.  Lord  Chief  Justice,  before  whom  were  tried 
the  alleged  Popish  conspirators. 

A calm,  dignified,  judicial  demeanour  was  at  no  time  the  characteristic  of  his 
official  conduct.  He  always  ranted  and  roared  either  on  the  one  side  or  the  other ; 
and  of  late  he  had  been  much  unsettled  which  side  to  take,  being  totally  incapa- 
ble of  anything  resembling  impartiality.  Ch.  xli. 

Ch.  xli. 

Seagull,  Captain.  An  agent  for  foreign  settlements. 

With  the  map  under  his  arm,  of  Indian  or  American  kingdoms,  beautiful  as 
the  primitive  Eden,  waiting  the  bold  occupants,  for  whom  a generous  patron 
should  equip  two  brigantines  and  a fly-boat.  Ch.  xxviii. 

Ch.  xxviii. 

Sedley,  Sir  Charles.  A courtier.  Ch.  xliv,  xlv. 

Selby.  An  officer  in  the  Horse-guards.  Ch.  xlvi-xlix. 

Sellock,  Cisly.  A devoted  servant  of  the  Peverils,  and  “ a mettled 
wench,”  admired  by  Lance  Outram.  Ch.  xxv,  xxvi.  See  Lance 
Outram. 

Sly  Jack.  A Thames  boatman.  Ch.  xxxii. 

Smith,  Will.  See  Tom  Chiffinch. 

Solsgrace,  Nehemiah,  Rev.  An  ejected  Presbyterian  minister; 
an  inmate  of  Bridgenorth’s  house.  He  was  a good  but  illiberal 
man.  Ch.  i,  iv,  viii,  ix,  x.  See  Bridgenorth. 

The  Attorney-General.  Prosecutor  of  the  alleged  Popish  con- 
spirators. Ch.  xl,  xli. 

The  Dutch  Captain.  A loquacious  and  good-natured  seaman. 
Ch.  xix,  xx. 

Tom.  A Thames  boatman.  Ch.  xxxii. 


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Topham,  Charles.  The  fat  and  important  Officer  of  the  Black  Rod. 
Ch.  xx,  xxiii. 

\V eiver , Rev.  An  aged  fanatic,  who  preached  regicide  and  rebellion. 
Ch.  xliii— xlviii. 

Whitaker,  Dick.  Sir  Geoffrey  Peveril’s  intemperate  and  royalist 
old  steward.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii. 

Whitecraft,  Dame  and  John.  The  loving  and  jolly  host  and  hostess 
of  the  Cat  and  Fiddle.  Ch.  xxi. 

Wildblood  of  the  Dale,  Dick.  A royalist.  Ch.  iv. 

Win -the -Fight,  Joachim.  Bridgenorth’s  Presbyterian  Attorney; 
“Gloomy,  important  and  mysterious.”  Ch.  viii,  x,  xxvi.  See 
Bridgenorth. 

Zarah.  See  Fenella. 


SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1831).  Appendix  — Prefatory  Letter  from  Dr.  Dryasdust  to  Cap- 
tain Clutterbuck.  I.  Peveril  of  the  Peak  — Major  Bridgenorth  and  his  relations 
with  the  family  at  Martindale  Castle.  II.  Bridgenorth’s  gratitude  at  Lady  Pev- 
eril’s  care  of  his  motherless  daughter  — Lady  Peveril  approaches  the  parliamentary 
Major  on  the  subject  of  the  proposed  festivities  in  honor  of  the  King’s  restoration. 
III.  Bridgenorth  relieves  Lady  Peveril’s  embarrassment  concerning  her  small 
stock  of  provisions.  IV.  Bridgenorth’s  puritanical  interest  in  the  banquet— Ap- 
proach of  the  Roundheads  and  Cavaliers  — Revelry.  V.  Deborah’s  interest  in  Lance 
Outram  —The  children  surprised  at  the  sudden  appearance  of  the  Countess  of 
Derby  — Bridgenorth  attempts  to  arrest  the  Countess  for  the  murder  of  his  brother- 
in-law,  William  Christian  — Lady  Peveril  commands  her  domestics  to  arm  them- 
selves. VI.  Bridgenorth  a prisoner  — Sir  Geoffrey’s  return  and  Bridgenorth’s 
escape — The  Countess  offers  to  educate  Julian  with  her  son.  VII.  Sir  Geoffrey 
escorts  the  Countess  beyond  the  discomfited  Bridgenorth's  pursuit.  VIII.  Bridge- 
north  as  a creditor,  and  his  letter  to  the  anxious  Lady  Peveril  — Ejection  of  Sols- 
grace.  IX.  Bridgenorth  and  the  minister  — Bridgenorth’s  refusal  of  Sir  Geoffrey's 
challenge.  X.  Five  years  afterward  — Lady  Peveril’s  meeting  with  Bridgenorth  — 
Julian  educated  with  the  young  Earl  of  Derby  — The  Countess  and  her  son.  XI. 
The  Isle  of  Man  — The  Earl’s  ennui  — Julian  prevails  upon  Deborah  to  allow  him 
an  interview  with  Alice.  XII.  A retrospect  — Romance  between  Alice  Bridgenorth 
and  Julian  Peveril.  XIII.  Bridgenorth  surprises  the  lovers.  XIV.  Deborah  and 
her  master  —The  gloomy  fanaticism  of  Bridgenorth’s  conversation  —The  anecdote 
of  Whalley  — Unusual  precautions  at  the  Castle.  XV.  The  Castle  of  Holm-Peel  — 
The  Countess  and  her  son  accused  of  Catholic  conspiracy  — Alice’s  note.  XVI. 
Fenella  tries  to  prevent  Julian  from  meeting  Alice.  XVII.  Julian  and  Alice  at 
Goddard  Crovan  — Julian  and  Bridgenorth.  XVIII.  The  Countess  intrusts  Julian 
with  a secret  and  dangerous  commission  to  London —Julian’s  superstitions  con- 
cerning the  infatuation  of  the  mute  Fenella.  XIX.  Fenella  insists  upon  leaving 
the  island  with  Julian.  XX.  Fenella’s  history  —Joe  Bridsley’s  stables  —The  Popish 
Plot  discussed.  XXI.  The  versatile  Ganlesse  forces  himself  upon  Julian.  XXII. 
Ganlesse  and  the  bon-vivant  Smith  revel  and  gossip.  XXIII.  Julian  finds  the  bea- 


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con  light  extinguished  at  Martindale  Castle  and  his  father  under  arrest —Julian 
fires  upon  Bridgenorth  and  becomes  his  prisoner  —The  rekindled  beacon.  XXIV. 
Puritanical  assembly  at  Moultrassie  Hall  — Julian  refuses  Bridgenorth’s  terms. 
XXV.  Deborah’s  momentous  visit  to  Lance  Outram  and  his  aunt— Julian  pacifies 
his  rescuers.  XXVI.  Julian  warns  Bridgenorth  against  Ganlesse  — Deborah  in 
disgrace  — Lance  accompanies  Julian  to  escape  matrimony  — Preparations  for 
secrecy  and  repose.  XXVII.  Julian  overhears  a conversation  between  the  com- 
municative Chiftinch  and  the  wily  Lord  Saville,  of  great  importance  to  Alice  and 
himself  — Lance  and  Julian  overtake  Chiftinch  and  his  cook  and  recover  the  stolen 
package.  XXVIII.  GeorgeVilliers.  Duke  of  Buckingham— Jerningham  and  his  Grace 
— Christian  forces  himself  and  his  business  upon  the  Duke’s  attention.  XXIX. 
Edward  Christian  — He  resolves  to  promote  his  own  fortunes  and  to  revenge  his 
brother’s  death  upon  the  Countess  of  Derby,  by  making  his  niece,  Alice  Bridge- 
north,  the  King’s  mistress  — Chiftinch  favors  the  villainy.  XXX.  Julian  in  Lon- 
don —He  follows  Fenella  into  the  King’s  presence  — Empson  and  Mistress  Chiftinch. 
XXXI.  Alice  in  Mistress  Chiflinch’s  care  —The  King  and  Buckingham  as  rivals  — 
Julian  delivers  the  Countess’  packet  to  the  King  and  petitions  for  his  father  —Alice 
flies  with  Julian  from  the  chagrined  gallants.  XXXII.  The  melancholy  Fenella 
embarrasses  Julian  and  Alice —The  melee  — Julian  before  Justice  Maulstatue. 
XXXIII.  Julian  at  Newgate  — He  shares  Sir  Geoffrey  Hudson's  cell.  XXXIV. 
The  dwarf  relates  his  history.  XXXV.  The  voice  — Superiority  of  small  men. 
XXXVI.  A disloyal  opportunity  for  escape  — Julian  and  his  father  prisoners  in  the 
Tower.  XXXVII.  York  House  and  its  grounds  — Conversation  between  the  Duke 
and  his  valet.  XXXVIII.  The  reckless  Duke  staggers  and  baffles  Christian. 
XXXIX.  Buckingham  finds  Zarah  instead  of  Alice  in  his  “ Nunnery ,”  and  is  infatu- 
ated and  scorned.  XL.  Chiftinch  and  his  presuming  mistress  — Incidents  and 
results  of  the  visit  of  the  royal  party  to  the  Tower.  XLI.  Trial  of  the  alleged 
Popish  conspirators  —Dr.  Oates— The  acquittal.  XLII.  The  released  but  harassed 
prisoners  find  themselves  in  Bridgenorth’s  power.  XLIII.  The  dwarf  reproves 
the  wrathy  Knight  — Bridgenorth’s  treasonable  fanaticism.  XLIV.  Christian  and 
the  Duke  conspire  together.  XLV.  Charles  holds  his  court  in  the  Queen’s  apart- 
ments —The  Countess  of  Derby  before  the  King  and  his  counselors.  XLVI.  Hud- 
son w7arns  the  King  of  the  conspiracy  of  Buckingham  and  the  fanatics  — Suspicions 
and  conjectures.  XLVII.  Buckingham  consults  Christian  — Bridgenorth  and 
Zarah  are  both  obstinate.  XLVIII.  Charles  sorrowfully  awaits  the  Duke  — Dis- 
persion of  the  fanatics  — Buckingham's  sang-froid  under  examination  —Alice  with 
the  Peverils  — Summons  to  Whitehall.  XLIX.  Sir  Geoffrey  Peveril  and  his  son  at 
Whitehall —Julian’s  testimony  — Fenella  questioned —The  King  acquits  and 
shields  Buckingham  — Ormond’s  irony— The  King  convinces  the  Countess  of 
Derby  that  Fenella  is  not  a deaf  and  dumb  mute  — Fenella’s  confession  — Christian 
claims  her  as  his  daughter  Zarah,  and  is  banished  to  America —Marriage  of  Julian 
Peveril  and  Alice  Bridgenorth  — United  estates  of  Martindale  — Moultrassie  and 
the  blazing  beacon-light. 


QUENTIN  DURWARD. 

A ROMANCE. 


ARGUMENT. 

UPHIS  romance  is  laid  in  the  latter  part  of  the  fifteenth  century, 
and  relates  to  Louis  XI,  King  of  France,  and  Charles  the  Bold, 
Duke  of  Burgundy. 

The  Author  of  Waverley  assumes  to  have  gathered  the  details  of 
the  romance  of  “ Quentin  Durward  ” from  family  memoirs,  furnished 
him  by  the  Marquis  de  Hautlieu,  a relic  of  the  ancien  regime,  at  whose 
chateau  the  Author  made  a brief  sojourn. 


Abbess  of  Ursuline  Convent.  A prim  and  pious  recluse,  who 
sheltered  the  Countess  Isabelle,  and  was  anxious  for  her  to  become 
a nun.  Ch.  xxiv,  xxxii,  xxxv.  See  Isabelle  de  Ckoye. 

Andrew.  Ludovic  Lesly’s  yeoman. 

Termed  coutelier , from  the  large  knife  which  he  wore  to  despatch  those  whom 
in  the  melee  his  master  had  thrown  to  the  ground.  Ch.  v. 

Ch.  v.  See  Ludovic  Lesly. 

Arnot.  An  archer  of  the  King’s  Scottish  Guard.  Ch.  vii. 

Balue,  John,  Cardinal.  Lord  Bishop  of  Auxerre,  and  Grand 
Almoner  of  France.  A favorite,  whom  King  Louis  had  elevated 
from  the  lower  ranks. 

The  Cardinal,  accordingly,  had  not  escaped  the  error  incidental  to  those  who 
are  suddenly  raised  to  power  from  an  obscure  position,  for  he  entertained  a 
strong  persuasion  . . . that  his  capacity  was  equal  to  intermeddling  with  affairs 
of  every  kind,  even  those  most  foreign  to  his  profession  and  studies.  Tall  and 
ungainly  in  his  person,  he  affected  gallantry  and  admiration  of  the  fair  sex, 
although  his  manners  rendered  his  pretensions  absurd,  and  his  profession 
marked  them  as  indecorous.  Some  male  or  female  flatterer  had,  in  an  evil  hour, 
possessed  him  with  the  idea  that  there  was  much  beauty  of  contour  in  a pair  of 
huge  substantial  legs,  which  he  had  derived  from  his  father,  a car-man  of 
Limoges,  or  according  to  other  authorities,  a miller  of  Verdun;  and  with  this 
idea  he  had  become  so  infatuated  that  he  always  had  his  cardinal’s  robes  a little 
looped  up  on  one  side,  that  the  sturdy  proportion  of  his  limbs  might  not  escape 
observation.  Ch.  viii. 


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The  King  wounded  his  presumptuous  vanity,  and  in  retaliation 
the  Cardinal  influenced  Louis  to  make  his  subsequent  perilous  visit 
to  the  Duke  of  Burgundy. 

Louis  kept  his  promise  of  vengeance  against  Cardinal  La  Balue,  whom  he 
always  blamed  as  having  betrayed  him  to  Burgundy.  After  he  had  returned  to 
his  own  kingdom,  he  caused  his  late  favourite  to  be  immured  in  one  of  the  iron 
cages  at  Loches.  These  were  constructed  with  horrible  ingenuity,  so  that  a 
person  of  ordinary  size  could  neither  stand  up  at  his  full  height  nor  lie  length- 
wise in  them.  Some  ascribed  this  horrible  device  to  Balue  himself.  At  any 
rate,  he  was  confined  in  one  of  these  dens  for  eleven  years,  nor  did  Louis  permit 
him  to  be  liberated  till  his  last  illness.  Note  to  ch.  xxviii. 

Ch.  viii,  ix,  x,  xxv,  xxviii,  xxxvi.  See  Louis  XI. 

Beaujeau,  Lady  of.  Princess  Anne,  King  Louis’  eldest  daughter. 

Afterwards  married  to  Peter  of  Bourbon,  and  known  in  French  history  by  the 
name  of  the  Lady  of  Beaujeau.  . . . She  was  tall  and  rather  handsome,  possessed 
eloquence,  talent,  and  much  of  her  father’s  sagacity,  who  reposed  great  confi- 
dence in  her,  and  loved  her  as  well,  perhaps,  as  he  loved  any  one.  Ch.  viii. 

Ch.  viii.  See  Louis  XI. 

Blok,  Nikkei.  A butcher  of  Liege,  who  at  De  la  Marck’s  command 
killed  the  Bishop  of  Liege  with  a blow  of  his  cleaver.  Ch.  xix, 
xxii.  See  Bishop  of  Liege. 

Burgundy,  Duke  of.  Charles  the  Bold.  He  wore  his  “feudal 
bonds”  to  France  very  lightly,  and  hated  his  treacherous  relative 
and  suzerain,  Louis  XI,  and  was  in  turn  despised  and  feared  by  the 
King. 

He  rushed  on  danger  because  he  loved  it.  . . . Charles  . . . never  sacrificed 
his  passions,  or  even  his  humour,  to  any  other  consideration.  . . . The  very  soul 
of  bravery,  which  he  pushed  to  the  verge  of  rashness,  and  beyond  it ; profuse 
in  expenditure  — splendid  in  his  court,  his  person  and  his  retinue,  in  all  of 
which  he  displayed  the  hereditary  magnificence  of  the  house  of  Burgundy. 
Charles  the  Bold  drew  into  his  services  almost  all  the  fiery  spirits  of  the  age 
whose  tempers  were  congenial.  Ch.  i. 

Ch.  i,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxx,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii.  See 
Louis  XI;  also  Burgundy,  in  “ Anne  of  Geierstein .” 

Campo-Basso,  Count  de.  The  Duke  of  Burgundy’s  unscrupulous 
Italian  favorite,  whom  the  Duke  endeavored  to  make  Isabelle  de 
Croye  accept  as  her  husband.  Ch.  xv,  xxx.  See  Isabelle  de 
Croye;  also  Campo-Basso,  in  “ Anne  of  Geierstein .” 

Chariot.  A stupid  groom,  furnished  Quentin  Durward  by  the  King. 
Ch.  xix,  xxvi. 

Crawford,  Lord.  The  frank  and  faithful  Captain  of  the  Archers  of 
the  Scottish  Guard,  who  was  much  trusted  by  the  King.  He  was  a 
Scottish  nobleman  who  had  fought  against  England  under  Jeanne 
d’Arc's  banner. 


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The  King  . . . allowed  him  greater  influence  because  he  was  never  known  to 
interfere  excepting  in  matters  which  concerned  his  charge.  . . . Lord  Crawford 
was  tall,  and  through  advanced  age  had  become  gaunt  and  thin,  yet  retaining  in 
his  sinews  the  strength,  at  least,  if  not  the  elasticity,  of  youth.  . . . He  was 
hard-favoured,  with  a scarred  and  weather-beaten  countenance,  and  an  eye 
that  had  looked  upon  death  as  his  play-fellow  in  thirty  pitched  battles,  but 
which,  nevertheless,  expressed  a calm  contempt  of  danger,  rather  than  the 
ferocious  courage  of  a mercenary  soldier.  Ch.  vii. 

Ch.  vii,  viii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxxi,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii.  See 
Ludovic  Lesly. 

Crevecoeur,  Countess  de.  Crevecoeur’s  wife;  a spirited  and 
handsome  matron,  who  befriended  Isabelle  de  Croye.  Ch.  xxxii, 
xxxv,  xxxvi.  See  Isabelle  de  Croye. 

Crevecceur,  Philip  de,  Count.  A keen-sighted  and  haughty 
Burgundian  warrior,  and  Marshal  of  the  Duke’s  household.  He 
was  a friend  to  Isabelle  de  Croye,  and  exercised  a restraining  influ- 
ence over  the  passionate  Duke.  He  was  admired  by  Louis,  to  whom 
he  carried  an  audacious  message  from  the  Duke  of  Burgundy.  He 
had  a 

Lofty  look,  commanding  stature,  and  undaunted  composure  of  countenance 
and  manner.  Ch.  viii. 

Ch.  viii,  ix,  x,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii, 
xxxiii,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii.  See  Duke  of  Burgundy;  Isabelle 
de  Croye. 

Croye,  Hameline  de,  Countess.  Isabelle  de  Croye’s  aunt  and 
protectress.  She  was  fond  of  gayety,  voluble  and  shrill-voiced.  She 
sighed  for  the  days  of  chivalry,  and  delighted  in  describing  the 
“passage  of  arms  at  Haflingham11  which  had  been  held  in  her 
honor  when  she  was  a young  beauty.  Crevecceur  described  her  as 

‘■That  blundering,  romantic,  old  match-making  and  match-seeking  idiot.” 
Ch.  xxiv. 

She  was  tall  and  graceful,  though  somewhat  haughty  in  her  deportment,  . . . 
with  a smile  of  gracious  condescension.  . . . She  had  been  long  the  inhabitant 
of  courts,  and  was  mistress  of  the  manners  which  are  there  acquired.  Ch.  xi. 

She  became  infatuated  with  the  archer,  Quentin  Durward,  and 
was  overwhelmed  with  chagrin  when  she  learned  that  his  affections 
were  centered  on  her  niece.  She  afterward  became  the  wife  of  the 
brutal  De  la  Marck.  Ch.  xi,  xii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xviii,  xx,  xxiii,  xxiv, 
xxvi,  xxxvi.  See  Isabelle  de  Croye;  De  la  Marck;  Quentin 
Durward. 

Croye,  Isabelle  de,  Countess.  A young  and  beautiful  Bur- 
gundian heiress,  whose  hand  the  Duke  desired  to  give  to  one  of  his 
unworthy  favorites.  Louis  XI,  from  interested  motives,  offers  the 


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Countess  and  her  aunt  a refuge  in  France;  but  finding  their  sojourn 
at  his  court  was  offensive  to  Burgundy,  he  resolves  to  make  an  ally 
of  the  infamous  De  la  Marck,  by  bestowing  her  hand  upon  him. 
He  sends  the  ladies  upon  a journey  under  the  pretense  of  placing 
them  under  the  protection  of  the  Bishop  of  Liege,  but  with  the 
private  arrangement  to  betray  Isabelle  to  the  Wild  Boar  of  Ar- 
dennes. Quentin  Durward  was  the  protector  of  Isabelle  and  her 
aunt,  and  prevented  the  meditated  treachery,  and  won  Isabelle’s 
gratitude  and  love.  She  refused  the  hand  of  the  Duke  of  Orleans, 
and  the  enraged  Duke  of  Burgundy  promised  her  hand  to  whoever 
would  bring  him  the  head  of  De  la  Marck.  Isabelle  gave  Quentin 
the  information  that  enabled  him  to  win  her  hand.  While  in 
France  she  was  disguised  under  the  name  of  Jacqueline.  Ch.  iv, 
xi,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xviii,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxvi,  xxxi,  xxxii, 
xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  con.  See  Quentin  Durward;  De  la  March; 
Orleans. 

Cunningham,  Archie.  An  archer  of  the  Scottish  Guard.  Ch.  vi, 
vii,  xxxvii. 

D’Hymbercourt,  Baron.  The  Duke  of  Burgundy’s  Marechal  du 
Camp,  or  Quartermaster- General.  Ch.  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxx,  xxxiii, 
xxxvi,  xxxvii. 

De  la  Marck,  William.  A debauched  and  brutal  Baron,  called 
the  Wild  Boar  of  Ardennes. 

The  most  notorious  robber  and  murderer  on  all  the  frontiers  — excommuni- 
cated by  the  Pope  for  a thousand  crimes,  . . . and  under  the  ban  of  the  Em- 
pire. Ch.  xii. 

For  purposes  of  plunder,  and  in  hopes  of  making  the  wealthy 
Countess  de  Croye  his  bride,  he  joined  in  the  revolt  of  the  Liegeois. 
He  caused  the  Bishop  of  Liege’s  murder,  and  assumed  his  title,  but 
he  was  soon  killed  in  a battle  with  the  avenging  Burgundian  army. 

Over  his  shoulders  hung  a strong  surcoat,  made  of  the  dressed  skin  of  a huge 
wild  boar,  the  hoofs  being  of  solid  silver,  and  the  tusks  of  the  same.  The  skin 
of  the  head  was  so  arranged  that,  drawn  over  the  casque  when  the  Baron  was 
armed,  or  over  his  bare  head,  in  the  fashion  of  a hood,  . . . the  effect  was  that 
of  a grinning,  ghastly  monster.  . . . De  la  Marck,  while  he  assumed  in  other 
respects  the  appearance  of  the  Wild  Boar,  and  even  seemed  pleased  with  the 
name,  yet  endeavoured  by  the  length  and  growth  of  his  beard  to  conceal  the  cir- 
cumstance that  had  originally  procured  him  that  denomination.  This  was  an 
unusual  thickness  and  projection  of  the  mouth  and  upper  jaw,  which,  with  the 
huge  projecting  side  teeth,  gave  that  resemblance  to  the  bestial  creation  which, 
joined  to  the  delight  that  De  la  Marck  had  in  hunting  the  forest  so  called,  ori- 
ginally procured  for  him  the  name  of  the  Boar  of  Ardennes.  The  beard,  broad, 
grizzly  and  uncombed,  neither  concealed  the  natural  horrors  of  the  countenance 
nor  dignified  its  brutal  expression.  Ch.  xxii. 

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Ch.  xxii,  xxxvi,  xxxvii.  See  Isabelle  de  Croye;  Ludovic  Lesly; 
Louis  XI. 

Des  Comines,  Philip.  An  acute  Burgundian  politician  and  histo- 
rian. whom  Louis  afterward  induced  into  the  service  of  France. 

A lively-looking  man.  with  an  eye  of  great  vivacity,  which  was  corrected  by 
an  expression  of  reflection  and  gravity  about  the  mouth  and  upper  lip— the 
whole  physiognomy  marking  a man  who  saw  and  judged  rapidly,  but  was  sage 
and  slow  in  forming  resolutions  or  in  expressing  opinions.  This  was  the  famous 
Knight  of  Hainault,  son  of  Collart,  or  Nicolas  de  l'Elite.  known  in  history,  and 
among  historians,  by  the  venerable  name  of  Philip  des  Comines,  at  this  time 
close  to  the  person  of  Duke  Charles  the  Bold,  and  one  of  his  most  trusted  coun- 
sellors. Ch.  xxv. 

Ch.  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxx,  xxxiii. 

Dunois,  Count  de.  France’s  “best  champion”;  the  son  of  the 
Bastard  of  Orleans,  who  fought  with  Jeanne  d’Arc  against  England. 
He  was  popular  with  the  French  nation,  and  esteemed  by  the  King. 

Although  accounted  complete  in  all  the  exercises  of  chivalry,  . . . the  Count 
was  far  from  being  a model  of  romantic  beauty.  ...  His  mien  was  bold  and 
upright,  his  step  free  and  manly,  and  the  harshness  of  his  countenance  was  dig- 
nified by  a glance  like  an  eagle,  and  a frown  like  a lion.  Ch.  viii. 

Ch.  viii,  ix,  xi,  xii,  xiv,  xv,  xxvii,  xxxii,  xxxvii. 

Durwa,rd,  Quentin.  An  archer  of  the  Scottish  Guard.  He  leaves 
Scotland  to  seek  his  fortune  in  France,  a feudal  enemy  having  re- 
duced him  to  poverty.  Unexpected  circumstances  recommend  him 
to  the  King’s  favor,  and  he  becomes  a trusted  archer  in  Louis’ 
body-guard.  Quentin  was  intrusted  with  the  protection  of  the 
ladies  of  Croye  during  a dangerous  journey.  With  courage  and 
presence  of  mind  he  extricated  them  from  their  perplexities  and 
perils.  The  Countess  Isabelle  de  Croye  and  Quentin  soon  became 
victims  of  a romantic  passion.  After  suffering  and  difficulty,  they 
were  permitted  to  marry.  Crevecceur  says  of  Quentin  Durward  : 

“ It  is  sense,  firmness  and  gallantry  which  have  put  him  in  possession  of 
Wealth , Bank  and  Beauty  ! ” Ch.  xxxvii. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii, 
xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi, 
xxxvii,  con.  See  Crevecceur;  Croye  (Countesses  de);  Ludovic 
Lesly. 

Eberson,  Carl.  De  la  Marck’s  handsome  and  beloved  bastard  son. 

The  mother  of  the  boy,  a beautiful  concubine,  had  perished  by  a blow  dealt 
her  by  the  ferocious  leader,  in  a fit  of  drunkenness  or  jealousy;  and  her  fate  had 
caused  the  tyrant  as  much  remorse  as  he  was  capable  of  feeling.  Ch.  xxii. 

Ch.  xxii.  See  De  la  Marck. 

Francis,  Father.  A worthy  Franciscan  friar.  Ch.  xvii. 


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Geislaer,  Peterkin.  Pavilion’s  lieutenant  and  confidant. 

He  was  a stout,  squat  figure,  with  a square  face,  and  broad,  black  eyebrows, 
that  announced  him  to  be  opinionative  and  disputatious,— an  advice-giving 
countenance,  so  to  speak.  ...  A good-natured  Fleming,  notwithstanding  all 
his  self-conceit.  Ch.  xxi. 

Ch.  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii.  See  Pavillon. 

Glover,  Hans.  Gertrude  Pavilion’s  devoted  bachelor,  who  acted  as 
a guide  to  the  Countess  Isabelle  and  Quentin  Durward.  His  Flem- 
ish countenance  was  more  expressive  of  good  nature  than  of  intellect. 
Ch.  xxiii,  xxiv.  See  Gertrude  Pavillon. 

Guthrie,  Johnny.  An  archer  of  the  Scottish  Guard.  Ch.  vi,  vii. 

Guyot,  Bertrand.  A Gascon  soldier,  killed  while  defending  the 
Ladies  of  Croye.  Ch.  xiv.  See  Isabelle  de  Croye. 

Hammerlein,  Claus.  A drunken  and  raw-boned  rebel  citizen  of 
Liege;  “ president  of  the  mystery  of  the  workers  in  iron.”  Ch.  xix. 
See  Bishop  of  Liege. 

Harper,  Will.  Ludovic  Lesly’s  small  page.  Ch.  vii.  See  Ludovic 
Lesly. 

Heinrick.  A German  mercenary,  or  lanzknechts,  in  De  la  Marck’s 
service.  Ch.  xvii. 

Horst,  Conrade.  A daring  and  favorite  soldier  in  De  la  Marck’s 
service.  Ch.  xxii.  See  De  la  Marck. 

Isabelle.  The  Bishop  of  Liege’s  sister;  a Canoness  of  Triers.  Ch. 
xviii. 

Jacqueline.  See  Isabelle  de  Croye. 

Joan,  Princess.  King  Louis’  youngest  and  deformed  daughter. 
She  was  betrothed  to  the  Duke  of  Orleans,  whom  she  loved,  but 
who  held  her  in  abhorrence. 

She  was  pale,  thin  and  sickly  in  her  complexion,  her  shape  visibly  bent  to  one 
side,  and  her  gait  so  unequal  that  she  might  be  called  lame.  A fine  set  of  teeth, 
and  eyes  which  were  expressive  of  melancholy,  softness  and  resignation,  with  a 
quantity  of  light  brown  locks,  were  the  only  redeeming  points  which  flattery  it- 
self could  have  dared  to  number,  to  counteract  the  general  homeliness  of  her 
face  and  figure.  To  complete  the  picture,  it  was  easy  to  remark,  from  the 
Princess’  negligence  in  dress,  and  the  timidity  of  her  manner,  that  she  had  an 
unusual  and  distressing  consciousness  of  her  own  plainness  of  appearance,  and 
did  not  dare  to  make  any  of  those  attempts  to  mend  by  manners  or  by  art  what 
nature  had  left  amiss,  or  in  any  other  way  exert  a power  of  pleasing.  Ch.  viii. 
Ch.  viii,  ix,  xi,  xii.  See  Duke  of  Orleans. 

Klepper.  Hayraddin  Maugrabin’s  faithful  horse,  which  he  be- 
queathed to  Quentin  Durward.  Ch.  xiv,  xviii,  xxxiv.  See  Hay- 
raddin Maugrabin. 

Le  Balafre.  See  Ludovic  Lesly. 


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Le  Dain,  Oliver.  See  Oliver. 

Le  Glorieux.  Tiel  Wetzweiler.  The  Duke  of  Burgundy’s  fine- 
looking  jester,  who  rescued  his  master  at  the  battle  of  MontThery. 

Perhaps  he  was  afraid  of  this  being  thought  too  serious  a service  for  a person 
of  his  condition,  and  that  it  might  excite  him  enemies  among  those  knights  and 
nobles  who  had  left  the  care  of  their  master’s  person  to  the  court  fool.  At  any 
rate,  he  chose  rather  to  be  laughed  at  than  praised  for  his  achievement,  and 
made  such  gasconading  boasts  of  his  exploits  in  the  battle,  that  most  men 
thought  that  the  rescue  of  Charles  was  as  ideal  as  the  rest  of  his  tale;  and  it 
was  upon  this  occasion  he  acquired  the  title  of  Le  Glorieux  (or  the  boastful), 
by  which  he  was  ever  afterwards  distinguished.  Ch.  xxvii. 

Ch.  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi. 

L’Hermite,  Tristan.  Provost-Marshal  of  the  Royal  Household. 
This  taciturn  and  malignant  hangman  was  a great  favorite  with 
King  Louis.  He  was  a 

Middle-sized  man,  . . . with  a down-looking  visage,  and  a very  ominous 
smile.  Ch.  ii. 

The  sullen  eye  of  this  official  expressed  a malevolence  of  purpose  which  made 
men  shudder  to  meet  his  glance.  Ch.  viii. 

The  Author  has  endeavoured  to  give  to  the  odious  Tristan  L'Hermite  a spe- 
cies of  dogged  and  brutal  fidelity  to  Louis  similar  to  the  attachment  of  a bull- 
dog to  his  master.  With  all  the  atrocity  of  his  execrable  character,  he  was  cer- 
tainly a man  of  courage,  and  was,  in  his  youth,  made  knight  on  the  breach  of 
Fronsac,  with  a great  number  of  other  young  nobles,  by  the  honour-giving  hand 
of  the  elder  Dunois,  the  celebrated  hero  of  Charles  the  Fifth's  reign.  Note  to  Ch. 
xxviii. 

Ch.  ii,  vi,  viii,  xiv,  xv,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxiii,  xxxv.  See  Petit 
Andre;  Trois  Eschelles. 

Lesly,  Ludovic.  An  archer  of  the  Scottish  Guard,  and  uncle  to 
Quentin  Durward.  He  was  called  “Ludovic  with  the  Scar,  or  Le 
Balafre,”  on  account  of  a hideous  scar  which  disfigured  his  counte- 
nance. 

Without  being  wantonly  cruel.  Le  Balafre  was.  from  habit,  indifferent  to  hu- 
man life  and  human  suffering;  he  was  profoundly  ignorant,  greedy  of  booty, 
unscrupulous  how  he  acquired  it.  and  profuse  in  expending  it  on  the  gratifica- 
tion of  his  passions.  . . . Balafre  was,  in  short,  a keen  soldier,  hardened,  self- 
ish and  narrow-minded:  active  and  bold  in  the  discharge  of  his  duties,  but 
acknowledging  few  objects  beyond  it.  except  the  formal  observance  of  a care- 
less  devotion,  relieved  by  an  occasional  debauch  with  Brother  Boniface,  his 
comrade  and  confessor.  Had  his  genius  been  of  a more  extended  character,  he 
would  probably  have  been  promoted  to  some  important  command,  for  the  King, 
who  knew  every  soldier  of  his  body-guard  personally,  reposed  much  confidence 
in  Balafre’s  courage  and  fidelity;  and,  besides,  the  Scot  had  either  wisdom  or 
cunning  enough  perfectly  to  understand,  and  ably  to  humour,  the  peculiarities 
of  that  sovereign.  Still,  however,  his  capacity  was  too  much  limited  to  admit 
of  his  rising  to  higher  rank,  and  though  smiled  on  and  favoured  by  Louis  on 
many  occasions.  Balafre  continued  a mere  life-guardsman,  or  Scottish  archer. 
Ch.  vi. 


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He  refused  to  be  an  assassin,  and  said  to  the  King,  who  respected 
his  “ tenderness 

” I could  not  kill  you  a dog,  unless  it  were  in  hot  assault,  or  pursuit,  or  upon 
defiance  given,  or  such  like.  . . . Your  Majesty  has  your  Provost,  and  two  of  his 
Marshal's  men  without,  who  are  more  fit  for  dealing  with  him  than  a Scottish 
gentleman  of  my  family  and  standing  in  the  service,”  Ch.  xxviii. 

Quentin  Durward  was  interrupted  in  his  combat  with  De  la  Marck 
by  the  cries  of  a distressed  lady  friend,  whom  he  was  compelled  to 
rescue  from  the  brutal  soldiers.  Ludovic  finished  what  his  nephew 
had  begun  and  killed  De  la  Marck  — whose  head  was  the  price  of 
the  Countess  Isabelle  deCroye’s  hand.  His  captain,  Lord  Crawford, 
took  him  and  his  bloody  trophy  into  the  presence  of  Louis  and  the 
Duke  of  Burgundy,  but  the  overwhelmed  Ludovic  could  only  repeat 
the  name  of  a Scottish  soothsayer,  “ Saunders  Souplejaw.” 

“ May  it  please  your  Majesty,  and  your  Grace,”  said  Crawford,  “ I must  speak 
for  my  countryman  and  old  comrade.  You  shall  understand  that  he  has  had  it 
prophesied  to  him  by  a seer  in  his  own  land,  that  the  fortune  of  his  house  is  to 
be  made  by  marriage ; but  as  he  is  like  myself,  something  the  worse  for  wear,— 
loves  the  wine-house  better  than  a lady’s  summer-parlour,  and,  in  short,  having 
some  barrack  tastes  and  likings,  which  would  make  greatness  in  his  own  person 
rather  an  incumbrance  to  him,  he  hath  acted  by  my  advice  and  resigns  the  pre- 
tensions acquired  by  the  fate  of  slaying  William  de  la  Marck,  to  him  by  whom 
the  Wild  Boar  was  actually  brought  to  bay,  who  is  his  maternal  nephew.”  Ch. 
xxxvii. 

Ch.  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  x,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxi,  xxxv,  xxxvi, 
xxxvii.  See  Lord  Crawford;  Isabelle  de  Croye;  Quentin 
Durward. 

Liege,  Bishop  of.  Prince  Louis  of  Bourbon  was  an  elderly,  luxuri- 
ous and  generous  ruler  — greatly  beloved  by  his  brother-in-law,  the 
Duke  of  Burgundy.  The  wealthy  and  discontented  Liegeois  were 
induced  to  revolt  by  Louis  XI,  and,  under  the  command  of  De  la 
Marck,  sacked  the  Bishop’s  castle  and  made  him  a prisoner. 

When  the  unhappy  prelate  was  brought  before  the  footstool  of  the  savage 
leader,  although  in  former  life  only  remarkable  for  his  easy  and  good-natured 
temper,  he  showed  in  this  extremity  a sense  of  his  dignity  and  noble  blood,  well 
becoming  the  high  race  from  which  he  was  descended.  His  look  was  composed 
and  undismayed ; his  gesture,  when  the  rude  hands  which  dragged  him  forward 
were  unloosed,  was  noble  and  at  the  same  time  resigned,  somewhat  between  the 
bearing  of  a feudal  noble  and  of  a Christian  martyr.  Ch.  xxii. 

He  was  murdered  “at  the  foot  of  his  own  Episcopal  throne.” 
Ch.  xviii,  xxii.  See  De  la  Marck;  Louis  XI. 

Lindesay.  An  Archer  of  the  Scottish  Guard.  Ch.  vi,  vii. 

Louis  XI.  King  of  France;  disguised,  at  one  time,  as  Maitre  Pierre. 

His  strong  features, -sunk  cheeks,  and  hollow  eyes,  had  ...  an  expression  of 
shrewdness  and  humour.  . . . But  then,  those  same  sunken  eyes,  from  under 


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the  shroud  of  thick  black  eyebrows,  had  something  in  them  that  was  at  once 
commanding  and  sinister.  Perhaps  this  effect  was  increased  by  the  low  fur  cap, 
much  depressed  on  the  forehead,  and  adding  to  the  shade  from  under  which 
those  eyes  peered  out.  . . . His  cap.  ...  in  which  all  men  of  any  quality  dis- 
played either  a brooch  of  gold  or  of  silver,  was  ornamented  with  a paltry  image 
of  the  Virgin,  in  lead,  such  as  the  poorer  sort  of  pilgrims  bring  from  Loretto. 
Ch.  ii. 

He  was  avaricious,  cruel  and  sensual  by  nature,  but  never  allowed 
his  pride  or  passions  to  interfere  with  the  success  of  his  subtle  schemes. 
He  exalted  favorites  from  the  lowest  ranks,  and  thus  humiliated  the 
nobility.  He  taxed  the  nobles  to  pay  mercenary  soldiers,  and  gradu- 
ally centralized  the  military  power  in  the  crown.  Through  his  craft, 
he  raised  France  to  a position  of  influence  and  made  himself  the 
most  powerful  sovereign  of  his  time.  He  dressed  shabbily  and  had 
a taste  for  low  companions.  He  had  a profound  knowledge  of 
human  nature,  and  was  devotedly  attached  to  life.  In  his  conduct, 
he  obeyed  neither  the  dictates  of  humanity  nor  acknowledged  any 
obligations  of  honor  or  morality. 

The  remorse  arising  from  his  evil  actions.  Louis  never  endeavoured  to  appease 
by  any  relaxation  in  his  Machiavellian  stratagems,  but  laboured  in  vain  to  soothe 
and  silence  that  painful  feeling  by  superstitious  observances,  severe  penance, 
and  profuse  gifts  to  the  ecclesiastics.  Ch.  i. 

Louis  was  under  many  obligations  to  the  Duke  of  Burgundy, 
which  he  never  meant  to  repay,  and  acted  with  duplicity  toward  his 
fiery  and  ambitious  vassal.  In  order  to  deceive  Charles  with  a pre- 
tense of  trusting  friendship,  he  came  an  “unbidden  guest”  to  the 
Duke's  camp  at  Peronne.  During  this  visit,  the  Duke’s  brother-in- 
law,  the  Bishop  of  Liege,  was  murdered.  The  Duke,  justly,  accused 
the  King  of  having  instigated  the  revolt  of  the  Liegeois,  and  said : 

“ I have  too  long  suffered  to  be  stifled  by  trivial  considerations  of  circum- 
stance and  place.  Murderer  of  thy  brother  1 rebel  against  thy  parent ! tyrant  over 
thy  subjects!  treacherous  ally ! perjured  king!  dishonoured  gentleman ! — thou 
art  in  my  power,  and  I thank  God  for  it.”  Ch.  xxvii. 

The  guilty  King  was  imprisoned,  and  his  crown  and  life  were 
endangered.  His  cool  judgment  made  him  the  superior  of  the 
maddened  Duke.  He  submitted  to  the  Duke’s  humiliating  ex- 
actions and  regained  his  liberty.  He  dissimulatingly  allayed,  if  he 
did  not  dispel,  Charles’  suspicions. 

Himself  the  most  false  and  insincere  of  mankind,  some  of  the  greatest  errors 
of  his  life  arose  from  too  rash  a confidence  in  the  honour  and  integrity  of  others. 
When  these  errors  took  place,  they  seem  to  have  arisen  from  an  over-refined  sys- 
tem of  policy,  which  induced  Louis  to  assume  an  appearance  of  undoubting  con- 
fidence in  those  whom  it  was  his  object  to  overreach.  Ch.  i. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  viii,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii.  xxix, 


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xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii.  See  Isabelle  de 
Croye. 

Mabel,  Mother.  Pavilion’s  wife. 

She  was  a jolly,  little,  roundabout  woman,  who  had  been  pretty  in  her  time, 
but  whose  principal  characteristics  for  several  years  had  been  a red  and  sharp 
nose,  a shrill  voice,  and  a determination  that  the  Syndic,  in  consideration  of  the 
authority  which  he  exercised  when  abroad,  should  remain  under  the  rule  of  due 
discipline  at  home.  Ch.  xxii. 

Gh.  xxii,  xxiii.  See  Herman  Payillon. 

Marthon.  A waiting- woman  to  the  Ladies  of  Croye,  and  a Bohemian 
emissary  of  King  Louis.  She  was  called  Rizpah  by  her  own  people. 
Ch.  xiv,  xix,  xx,  xxiii.  See  Isabelle  de  Croye. 

Martivalle,  Galeotti.  King  Louis’  Astrologer;  a pompous,  profli- 
gate and  extravagant  charlatan. 

Galeotti  Martivalle  was  a tall,  bulky,  yet  stately  man,  considerably  past  his 
prime,  and  whose  youthful  habits  of  exercise,  though  still  occasionally  resumed, 
had  not  been  able  to  contend  with  his  natural  tendency  to  corpulence,  increased 
by  sedentary  study,  and  indulgence  in  the  pleasures  of  the  table.  His  features, 
though  rather  overgrown,  were  dignified  and  noble,  and  a Santon  might  have 
envied  the  dark  and  downward  sweep  of  his  long-descending  beard.  His  dress 
was  a chamber-robe  of  the  richest  Genoa  velvet,  with  ample  sleeves,  clasped 
with  frogs  of  gold,  and  lined  with  sables.  It  was  fastened  around  his  middle  by 
a broad  belt  of  virgin  parchment,  round  which  were  represented,  in  crimson 
characters,  the  signs  of  the  Zodiac.  He  rose  and  bowed  to  the  King,  yet  with 
the  air  of  one  to  whom  such  exalted  society  was  familiar,  and  was  not  at  all 
likely,  even  in  the  royal  presence,  to  compromise  the  dignity  then  especially 
affected  by  the  pursuers  of  science.  Ch.  xiii. 

He  considered  Louis  XI  a “ niggardly  slave,”  and  he  read  the 
stars,  upon  one  occasion,  to  suit  the  liberal  Cardinal  Balue.  Conse- 
quently the  King  undertook  his  visit  to  Duke  Charles,  and  when  in 
a Burgundian  prison,  Louis  sent  for  the  astrologer  with  the  inten- 
tion of  having  him  executed.  The  wily  sage  realized  his  danger 
and  saved  his  life  by  telling  the  superstitious  King  that  it  was 
decreed  that  his  death  should  precede  Louis’  by  only  twenty-four 
hours.  Ch.  xiii,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxix,  xxxvi.  See  Cardinal  Balue; 
Louis  XT. 

Maugrabin,  Hayraddin.  An  African  Moor;  a scoffing  Bohemian 
juggler  and  fortune-teller.  He  was  shrewd  and  fearless,  and 
acknowledged  no  moral,  religious  or  political  allegiance. 

“ I have  liberty,”  said  the  Bohemian—1 “ I crouch  to  no  one  — obey  no  one  — 
respect  no  one.  I go  where  I will  — live  as  I can  — and  die  when  my  day  comes.” 
Ch.  xvi. 

He  was  employed  by  Louis  to  betray  Isabelle  de  Croye  to  De  La 
Marck.  He  acted  as  De  La  Marck’s  envoy  to  the  Duke  of  Burgundy, 
and  was  detected  in  his  attempt  to  personate  the  Herald  Rouge  Sang- 


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lier,  and  was  hanged.  He  died  with  the  hope  and  belief  that  he 
would  be  restored  to  his  original  elements.  Ch.  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii, 
xix,  xx,  xxxiii,  xxxiv.  See  Isabelle  de  Croye;  Klepper. 

Maugrabin,  Zamet.  Hayraddin  Maugrabin’s  brother.  He  acted 
as  Louis1  emissary  in  inducing  the  Ladies  of  Croye  to  journey  to 
France,  and  then  tried  to  play  a double  part  and  betray  the  King 
to  the  Duke  of  Burgundy.  Louis  had  him  hung.  Ch.  vi,  viii,  xxiii. 
See  Isabelle  de  Croye;  Hayraddin  Maugrabin. 

Montjoie,  Denis.  The  French  herald.  Ch.  xxv. 

Mornay.  The  old  Seneschal  at  Peronne.  Ch.  xxvi,  xxviii. 

Oliver.  King  Louis’  barber,  counselor  and  companion. 

A little  pale,  meagre  man,  whose  black  silk  jerkin  and  hose,  without  either 
coat,  cloak  or  cassock,  formed  a dress  ill-qualified  to  set  off  to  advantage  a very 
ordinary  person.  He  carried  a silver  basin  in  his  hand,  and  a napkin  flung  over 
his  arm  indicated  his  menial  capacity.  His  visage  was  penetrating  and  quick, 
although  he  endeavoured  to  banish  such  expression  from  his  features,  by  keep- 
ing his  eyes  fixed  on  the  ground,  while,  with  the  stealthy  and  quiet  pace  of  a 
cat,  he  seemed  modestly  rather  to  glide  than  to  walk  through  the  apartment. 
But  though  modesty  may  easily  obscure  worth,  it  cannot  hide  court  favour;  and 
all  attempts  to  steal  unperceived  through  the  presence-chamber  were  vain,  on 
the  part  of  one  known  to  have  such  possession  of  the  King’s  ear  as  had  been  ob. 
tained  by  the  celebrated  barber  and  groom  of  the  chamber,  Oliver  le  Dain,  called 
sometimes  Oliver  le  Mauvais,  and  sometimes  Oliver  le  Diable,  epithets  derived 
from  the  unscrupulous  cunning  with  which  he  assisted  in  the  execution  of  the 
schemes  of  his  master’s  tortuous  policy.  Ch.  viii. 

Ch.  viii,  x,  xii,  xiv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxi,  xxxiii,  xxxvi.  See 
Louis  XI. 

Orleans,  Duke  of.  The  heir  to  the  French  crown;  afterward  Louis 
XII. 

The  jealously-watched  object  of  Louis’  suspicions  . . . was  not  suffered  to 
absent  himself  from  Court,  and  while  residing  there  was  alike  denied  employ- 
ment and  countenance.  The  dejection  which  his  degraded  and  almost  captive 
state  naturally  impressed  on  the  deportment  of  this  unfortunate  Prince,  was  at 
this  moment  greatly  increased  by  his  consciousness  that  the  King  meditated, 
with  respect  to  him,  one  of  the  most  cruel  and  unjust  actions  which  a tyrant 
could  commit,  by  compelling  him  to  give  his  hand  to  the  Princess  Joan  of 
France,  the  younger  daughter  of  Louis,  to  whom  he  had  been  contracted  in  in- 
fancy, but  whose  deformed  person  rendered  the  insisting  upon  such  an  agree- 
ment an  act  of  abominable  rigour.  The  exterior  of  this  unhappy  prince  was  in 
no  respect  distinguished  by  personal  advantages;  and  in  mind  he  was  of  a 
gentle,  mild  and  beneficent  disposition.  Ch.  viii. 

The  Duke  is  represented  as  being  infatuated  with  Isabelle  de 
Croye,  and  attempted  to  prevent  her  leaving  France.  In  this  ad- 
venture, the  disguised  Duke  is  unhorsed  by  Quentin  Durward.  The 
King  was  angry  with  Orleans  on  this  account,  and  temporarily  im- 
prisoned him  and  his  accomplice,  Dunois. 


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Ch  viii,  ix,  xi,  xii,  xiv,  xv,  xxvii,  xxxii,  xxxv.  See  Isabelle  de 
Croye;  Dunois;  Durward;  Princess  Joan;  Louis  XI. 
Pavilion,  Hermann.  The  stout  and  jolly  Syndic  of  Liege.  He 
was  wealthy  and  consequential,  and  joined  in  the  revolt  against  the 
Bishop  of  Liege.  He  assisted  the  flight  of  the  Countess  Isabelle 
and  Quentin  Durward. 

Pavilion  . . . was  one  of  the  numerous  class  of  benefactors  to  others  who  take 
out  their  reward  in  grumbling,  without  meaning  more  than,  by  showing  their 
grievances,  to  exalt  a little  the  idea  of  the  valuable  service  by  which  they  have 
incurred  them.  Ch.  xxii. 

Ch.  xix,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxxvii.  See  Isabelle  de  Croye. 
Pavilion,  Trudchen  or  Gertrude.  Daughter  of  Pavilion  and 
Mother  Mable.  She  kindly  befriended  the  Countess  Isabelle  and 
Quentin  Durward.  She  was 

A fair  and  smiling  Flemish  lass,  . . . with  lips  like  cherries,  laughing  blue 
eyes,  and  a skin  transparently  pure.  Ch.  xix. 

Ch.  xix,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxxvii.  See  Isabelle  de  Croye;  Hans  Glov- 
er; Mother  Mabel;  Syndic  Pavillon. 

Petit  Andre.  A jolly  hangman;  Provost  L’Hermite’s  assistant, 
and  Trois-Eschelles’  companion. 

Petit  Andre  . . . was  a joyous-looking,  round,  active  little  fellow,  who  rolled 
about  in  the  execution  of  his  duty  as  if  it  were  the  most  diverting  occupation  in 
the  world.  He  seemed  to  have  a sort  of  fond  affection  for  his  victims.  . . . 
They  were  his  poor  honest  fellows,  his  pretty  dears,  his  gossips,  his  good  old 
fathers,  as  their  age  or  sex  might  be.  . . Petit  Andre  seldom  failed  to  refresh 
them  with  a jest  or  two,  as  if  to  induce  them  to  pass  from  life  as  something  that 
was  ludicrous,  contemptible,  and  not  worthy  of  serious  consideration.  Ch.  vi. 
Ch.  vi,  xiv,  xv,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxiv.  See  L’Hermite;  Trois- 
Eschelles, 

Pierre,  Maitre.  See  Louis  XI. 

Prior  of  Franciscan  Convent.  A pious  ecclesiastic.  Ch.  xvi- 
xviii. 

Rouslaer,  Signior.  A corpulent,  disaffected  Burgomaster  of  Leige. 
Ch.  xix. 

Sanglier,  Rouge.  See  Hayraddin  Maugrabin. 

Stephen,  Count.  Crevecoeur’s  favorite  nephew.  Ch.  xxiv,  xxv. 
See  Crevecceur. 

The  Bishop’s  Chaplain.  An  officious  and  loquacious  naturalist. 
Ch.  xix,  xx. 

Toison  d’Or.  The  Burgundian  Herald.  Ch.  viii,  xxv,  xxxii,  xxxiii. 
Trois-Eschelles.  A “grave  and  pathetic”  hangman;  Provost 
L’Hermite's  assistant,  and  Petit  Andre’s  companion. 

Trois-Eschelles  was  a tall,  thin,  ghastly  man,  with  a peculiar  gravity  of  visage, 

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and  a large  rosary  round  his  neck,  the  use  of  which  he  was  accustomed  piously 
to  offer  those  sufferers  on  whom  he  did  his  duty.  He  had  one  or  two  Latin  texts 
continually  in  his  mouth  on  the  nothingness  and  vanity  of  human  life;  and  had 
it  been  regular  to  have  enjoyed  such  a plurality,  he  might  have  held  the  office  of 
confessor  to  the  jail  in  commendam  with  that  of  executioner.  Ch.  vi. 

Ch.  vi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxiv.  See  Petit  Andre. 

Tyrie.  An  archer  of  the  Scottish  Guard.  Ch.  vi. 

Wild  Boar  of  Ardennes.  See  De  la  Marck. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1831).  The  Author’s  visit  to  France,  and  acquaintance  with  the 
Marquis  de  Hautlieu  — The  chateau  — The  chateau  and  library  — Family  Memoir. 
I.  Contrast  between  Louis  XI.  King  of  France,  and  Charles  the  Bold,  Duke  of 
Burgundy.  II.  The  wanderer,  Quentin  Durward’s  first  meeting  with  the  King 
(Maitre  Pierre)  and  Tristan  L'Hermite — St.  Hubert’s  chapel.  III.  The  Castle  of 
Plessis-les-Tours  — Maitre  Pierre  and  Quentin  arrive  at  the  inn.  IV.  The  De- 
jeuner— Jacqueline  — The  wcl’-filled  goblet  — Who  is  Maitre  Pierre? — Quentin’s 
interest  in  ”the  maid  of  the  little  turret,  of  the  veil  and  of  the  lute.”  V.  The 
Scottish  Archer,  Ludovic  Lesly  — Le  Balafre  visits  his  nephew,  Quentin.  VI. 
Quentin  humanely  cuts  down  a hanged  man — Quentin  in  the  power  of  the  Pro- 
vost and  his  hangmen,  Trois-Eschelles  and  Petit  Andr.:  — Ludovic  rescues  his 
nephew  — ”An  unanswerable  argument.”  VII.  Quentin's  enrollment  as  an 
Archer  of  the  Scottish  Guard  — Lord  Crawford  — The  banquet.  VIII.  Quentin  on 
duty  at  Court  — Cardinal  Balue  — Duke  of  Orleans  — Dunois  — Oliver  Le  Dain  — 
Quentin  recognizes,  in  the  King  of  France,  Maitre  Pierre  — The  royal  Princesses  — 
Louis  and  the  haughty  Burgundian  Envoy,  the  Count  de  Crevecceur.  IX.  The  boar 
hunt  — The  discomforted  Cardinal  resolves  to  be  revenged  — Quentin  rescues  the 
King.  X.  Quentin  as  a sentinel  while  the  King  adroitly  entertains  the  Cardinal 
and  Crevecceur.  XI.  Quentin  on  guard  in  the  Hall  of  Roland  — The  Princess  Joan 
receives  the  Countess  Isabelle  de  Croye  and  her  aunt,  the  Countess  Hameline  — 
The  nymph  of  the  kiveil  and  the  lute”  develops  into  the  beautiful  heiress  — The 
infatuated  Orleans  and  the  unhappy  Joan.  XII.  The  King  in  Roland’s  Hall  — 
Louis  consults  Oliver,  and  decides  to  marry  Isabelle  to  the  villainous  outlaw,  De  la 
Marck  — The  King’s  superstition  and  heartlessness.  XIII.  The  King  and  the  Astrol- 
oger— Galeotti  Martivalle  inspects  Quentin's  hand  — ”A  niggardly  slave.”  XIV. 
Quentin  commences  his  journey  as  the  guardian  of  the  Countesses  of  Croye  — The 
attack  XV.  Dunois  and  Orleans  become  Lord  Crawford’s  prisoners  — Quentin’s 
wound  — The  Bohemian  guide.  XVI.  The  journey  — The  suspected  Bohemian. 
XVII.  The  espied  spy  — Quentin  realizes  the  King's  treachery,  and  consults  the 
Franciscan  Prior.  XVIII.  The  journey  resumed — Quentin  places  the  Ladies  of 
Croye  under  the  protection  of  Louis  of  Bourbon.  Bishop  of  Liege.  XIX.  Quen- 
tin's pain  at  his  approaching  separation  from  Isabelle  — The  Bohemian’s  intimacy 
with  the  Ladies  of  Croye — Quentin  mistaken  for  Louis’  envoy.  XX.  The  billet 
— The  Countess  Hameline’s  chagrin  at  her  unrequited  love  for  Quentin.  XXI. 
The  sacking  of  the  Bishop's  Castle  — Pavilion  assists  Quentin  in  protecting  Isa- 
belle. XXII.  The  revelers  in  the  Castle-Hall  of  Schonwaldt  — William  de  la 
Marck,  the  Wild  Boar  of  Ardennes  — The  Bishop  of  Liege’s  murder — Quentin’s 
prompt  and  alert  courage  — Quentin  and  Isabelle  at  Pavilion’s  house.  XXIII. 
Quentin  and  Isabelle  continue  their  flight  under  the  guidance  of  Hans  Glover  — 


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Their  unspoken  love  — Isabelle  resolves  to  surrender  herself  to  Crevecoeur's  pro- 
tection. XXIV.  Crevecoeur  questions  the  proud  Quentin  — Isabelle  is  placed  in  a 
convent  for  safety.  XXV.  Crevecceur  and  Quentin  arrive  at  Peronnc,  the  Duke  of 
Burgundy's  encampment  — King  Louis  an  “unbidden  guest”  at  Charles' Court. 
XXVI.  The  prudent  Louis  is  lodged  in  the  Castle  of  Peronne  — The  King’s  anxiety 
concerning  Quentin  and  the  Ladies  of  Croye.  XXVII.  Louis  is  banqueted  by  the 
Duke  and  his  Court— Le  Gloricux  — Charles’  rage  against  the  self-possessed  King 
upon  hearing  of  the  Bishop  of  Liege's  murder.  XXVIII.  Louis  is  conducted  to 
prison  — Le  Glorieux  and  the  King  — Louis'  prayer— The  King’s  minions  prepare 
to  execute  vengeance  upon  the  false  prophet,  Galeotti.  XXIX.  The  Astrologer 
adroitly  saves  his  life  by  stating  that  his  own  death  will  prefcede  that  of  the  King 
by  only  twenty-four  hours  — Oliver  admires  the  King.  XXX.  Alarm  of  the  Bur- 
gundian nobles  at  the  Duke's  restless  violence  — Des  Comines  advises  the  King 
to  adopt  conciliatory  measures.  XXXI.  Oliver  at  work  — Lord  Crawford  seeks 
Quentin  — Brief  interview  between  the  lovers,  who  resolve  not  to  endanger  the 
King  by  their  testimony — The  parting  kiss.  XXXII.  Investigation  — King 
Louis’  trial  before  Charles  and  his  nobles  — Testimony  of  the  Countess  Isabelle, 
and  her  desire  to  retire  to  a convent  — Quentin  before  the  Council.  XXXIII.  The 
Herald  from  the  City  of  Liege  — The  Duke  becomes  somewhat  conciliated,  and  de- 
sires the  marriage  of  Isabelle  to  the  Duke  of  Orleans.  XXXIV.  Quentin  and  the 
detected  Herald  Hayraddin  — His  gloomy  philosophy  and  execution.,  XXXV. 
Louis  is  avenged  upon  the  Cardinal,  and  acquiesces  to  Charles’  demands  — Isa- 
belle refuses  the  hand  of  the  Duke  of  Orleans  — “ He  that  . . . brings  us  the  head 
of  the  Wild  Boar  of  Ardennes  shall  claim  her  hand  of  us.”  XXXVI.  Louis  at  lib- 
erty— The  Countess  Hameline's  letter  to  her  niece,  and  Isabelle’s  message  to 
Quentin  — The  confederates  before  Liege  — Louis’  solicitude  for  the  Astrologer. 
XXXVII.  The  sally  — Quentin’s  encounter  with  Dc  la  Marck  — Quentin  com- 
pelled to  rescue  Gertrude  Pavilion,  while  his  uncle  slays  the  Wild  Boar  of  Ar- 
dennes— “ Saunders  Souplejaw  ” — Lord  Crawford  speaks  for  the  overwhelmed  Lo 
Balafre  — The  Author's  remarks  upon  the  marriage  of  Quentin  Durward  and  the 
Countess  Isabelle  de  Croye. 


ST.  ROXAX’S  WELL. 

A ROMANCE. 


A merry  place,  ’tip  said,  in  days  of  yore; 

But  something  ails  it  now  — the  place  is  cursed.*7 

Wordsworth. 


ARGUMENT. 

THE  novel  which  follows  is  upon  a plan  different  from  any  other 
the  author  has  ever  written.  ...  It  is  intended,  in  a word,  celebrare  domes - 
tica  facta.  . . . The  scene  chosen  for  the  author’s  little  drama  of  modern  life  was 
a mineral  spring  ...  St.  Ronan’s  Well.  Int.  (1832). 

John  Mowbray  and  Lady  Penelope  Penfeather  headed  two  factions 
at  the  Well. 

The  rank  and  fortune  of  the  lady,  her  pretensions  to  beauty  as  well  as  talent 
(though  the  former  was  something  faded),  and  the  consequence  which  she  arro- 
gated to  herself  as  a woman  of  fashion,  drew  around  her  painters,  and  poets,  and 
philosophers,  and  men  of  science,  and  lecturers,  and  foreign  adventurers,  et  hoc 
genus  oinne.  . . . The  Squire's  influence,  as  a man  of  family  and  property,  who 
actually  kept  greyhounds  and  pointers,  and  at  least  talked  of  hunters  and  races, 
ascertained  him  the  support  of  a whole  class  of  bucks,  half  and  whole  bred,  from 
the  three  next  counties : and  if  more  inducements  were  wanting,  he  could  grant 
his  favourites  the  privilege  of  shooting  over  his  moors,  which  is  enough  to  turn  the 
head  of  a young  Scottishman  at  any  time.  Ch.  iii. 

Administration  at  the  well  was  intrusted  to  a managing  committee, 
consisting  of  Dr.  Quackleben  (Man  of  Medicine),  Mr.  Winterblossom 
(Man  of  Taste),  Mr.  Meiklewham  (Man  of  Law),  Captain  MacTurk 
(Man  of  Peace),  Rev.  Simon  Chatterly  (Man  of  Religion),  Michael 
Meredith  (Man  of  Mirth). 

Anderson,  Eppie.  Servant  at  Meg  Dod’s  inn.  Ch.  ii,  xxviii. 
Anthony.  Servant  at  Meg  Dod’s  inn.  Ch.  xiv. 

Beenie.  Chambermaid  at  Meg  Dod’s  inn.  Ch.  ii,  xxviii. 
Bindloose.  Banker,  lawyer  and  man  of  business;  patronized  by 
Meg  Dods.  Ch.  xiv,  xv. 


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Binks,  Sir  Bingo.  A coarse  sportsman;  betting,  gambling  and 
drinking;  with  the  slang  and  manners  of  the  prize-ring.  Sluggish 
in  intellect  and  heavy  in  purse,  he  was  the  jest  and  victim  of 
sharper  men.  His  dogged  sullenness  and  habitual  ill-humor  found 
vent  in  a series  of  inarticulate  growls.  Not  naturally  courageous, 
when  stimulated  by  liquor  and  thoroughly  enraged,  his  resentment 
was  lingering,  malicious  and  pugnacious. 

The  heavy  loutish  shuffle  of  the  bulky  Baronet  had,  by  dint  of  practice,  very 
nearly  attained  that  most  enviable  of  all  carriages,  the  gait  of  a shambling 
Yorkshire  ostler.  Ch.  xiii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  viii,  xii,  xiii,  xviii,  xxi,  xxxi.  See  Lady  Binks. 

Binks,  Lady.  Wife  of  Sir  Bingo  Binks. 

The  sultana-like  beauty  of  the  haughty  dame  promised  to  an  admirer  all  the 
vicissitudes  that  can  be  expressed  by  a countenance  lovely  in  every  change,  and 
changing  as  often  as  an  ardent  and  impetuous  disposition,  unused  to  restraint 
and  despising  admonition,  should  please  to  dictate.  Ch.  xx. 

Etherington  wrote  of  her: 

“A  lovely  woman.  . . . rather  plump,  and  above  the  middle  size  ...  a Juno  in 
beauty,  looking  with  such  scorn  on  her  husband,  whom  she  despises  and  hates, 
and  seeming  as  if  she  could  look  so  differently  on  any  one  she  might  like  better, 
that  on  my  faith  ’twere  a sin  not  to  give  her  the  occasion.”  Ch.  xix. 

Lady  Binks  had  played  the  hoyden  to  entrap  the  wealthy  Sir 
Bingo  Binks.  Through  the  instrumentality  of  the  Caledonian 
Hymen  and  a martial  brother,  their  private  marriage  was  at  length 
acknowledged,  but  Sir  Bingo’s  family  refused  to  receive  his  wife. 
Lady  Binks  was  wretched,  and  tyrannized  over  her  low  husband. 
She  was  sullen  and  sarcastic,  and  dressed  with  great  magnificence. 
It  galled  her  to  be  indebted  to  Lady  Penelope’s  favor  for  her  suffer- 
ance in  the  society  at  St.  Ronan’s  Well.  Lady  Binks  was  flattered 
by  the  Earl  of  Etherington’s  attentions,  and  was  in  “savage  glee  ’’ 
over  the  torment  her  flirtation  gave  to  Sir  Bingo.  The  Earl’s  pur- 
suit of  Clara  Mowbray  aroused  Lady  Bink’s  jealous  malignancy 
against  her  rival.  Ch.  vi,  vii,  viii,  xiii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxii,  xxxiv.  See 
Sir  Bingo  Binks;  Etherington;  Mowbray  (Clara  and  John); 
Lady  Penelope  Penfeather. 

Blower,  Mrs.  A rich  widow,  fair,  fat  and  forty,  with  a “broad, 
good-natured  countenance.”  She  was  plain,  illiterate  and  honest, 
and  regarded  the  fashionable  society  at  St.  Ronan’s  Well  with 
admiring  wonder.  Dr.  Quackleben  sympathized  with  her  lonely 
condition,  and  impressed  upon  her  the  necessity  of  medical  attend- 
ance in  health  as  well  as  sickness.  So  she  bound  him  to  herself 
with  the  knot  matrimonial.  Ch.  vi,  vii,  viii,  xiii,  xx,  xxii,  xxxiv, 
xxxix.  See  Dr.  Quackleben. 


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Bulmer,  Valentine.  See  Etherington. 

Cargill,  Josiah,  Rev.  An  absent-minded  clergyman,  who  married 
Clara  Mowbray  to  Etherington,  and  recollected  it  at  a disastrous 
moment  for  the  parties  concerned.  He  conscientiously  rendered  his 
parish  duties,  and  was  sensitive  of  his  ludicrous  habit  of  misken - 
ning.  He  was  learned,  shy  and  unassuming.  Owing  to  an  unfor- 
tunate love  experience,  he  never  married,  and  devoted  himself 
mostly  to  erudite  researches.  Ch.  xvi,  xvii,  xx,  xxi,  xxxviii.  See 
Etherington;  Clara  Mowbray. 

Chatterly,  Simon,  Rev.  The  Man  of  Religion. 

The  gentle  Mr.  Simon  Chatterly,  who  had  strayed  to  St.  Ronan’s  Well  from 
the  banks  of  Cam  or  Isis,  and  who  piqued  himself,  first  on  his  Greek  and 
secondly  on  his  politeness  to  the  ladies.  During  all  the  week-days  . . . this  rev- 
erend gentleman  was  the  partner  at  the  whist-table,  or  in  the  ball-room,  to  what 
maid  or  matron  soever  lacked  a partner  at  either;  and  on  Sundays  he  read 
prayers  in  the  public  room  to  all  who  chose  to  attend.  He  also  was  a deviser  of 
charades,  and  an  unriddler  of  riddles;  he  played  a little  on  the  flute,  and  was 
Mr.  Winterblossom's  principal  assistant  in  contriving  those  ingenious  and 
romantic  paths,  by  which,  as  by  zig-zags  which  connect  military  parallels,  you 
were  able  to  ascend  to  the  top  of  the  hill  behind  the  hotel,  which  commands  so 
beautiful  a prospect,  at  exactly  that  precise  angle  of  ascent  which  entitles  a 
gentleman  to  offer  his  arm.  and  a lady  to  accept  it,  with  perfect  propriety.  Ch. 
iii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vii,  viii,  xviii,  xx,  xxii,  xxxi,  xxxiv,  xxxix.  See 

W INTERBLOSSOM . 

Digges,  Misses.  Gay  and  pert  young  misses.  Ch.  iv,  vii,  viii,  xx, 
xxxi,  xxxii. 

Dinah.  The  tidy  daughter  of  the  hotel  keeper  at  St.  Ronan’s  Well. 
Ch.  iv. 

Dods,  Meg.  Hostess  of  Cleikum  Inn. 

Meg’s  especial  antipathy  was  the  fashionable  hotel  at  St.  Ronan’s 
Well.  Desiring  no  master,  Meg  refused  to  share  her  small  fortune 
with  any  of  the  numerous  aspirants  for  her  hand.  She  exerted 
arbitrary  sway  over  her  servants  and  guests. 

Queen  Elizabeth,  in  Dame  Quickley’s  piqued  hat  and  green  apron.  Ch.  i. 

She  had  hair  of  the  brindled  colour,  betwixt  black  and  gray,  which  was  apt  to 
escape  in  elf-locks  from  under  her  mutch,  when  she  was  thrown  into  violent 
agitation : long  skinny  hands,  terminated  by  stout  talons,  gray  eyes,  thin  lips, 
a robust  person,  a broad  though  flat  chest,  capital  mind,  and  a voice  that  could 
match  a choir  of  fish-women.  . . . These  notable  gifts,  however,  had  no  charms 
for  the  travellers  of  these  light  and  giddy-paced  times,  and  Meg's  Inn  became 
less  and  less  frequented.  . . . We  have  only  further  to  notice  Meg's  mode  of 
conducting  herself  towards  chance  travellers,  who  . . . stumbled  upon  her 
house.  Her  reception  of  these  was  as  precarious  as  the  hospitality  of  a savage 
nation  to  sailors  shipwrecked  on  their  coast.  . . . Hence  arose  the  different 


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reports  concerning  the  little  inn  of  St.  Honan’s,  which  some  . . . praised  as  the 
neatest  and  most  comfortable  old-fashioned  house  in  Scotland,  where  you  had 
good  attendance  and  good  cheer  at  moderate  rates,  while  others  less  fortunate 
could  only  talk  of  the  darkness  of  the  rooms,  homeliness  of  the  old  furniture, 
and  the  detestable  bad  humour  of  Meg  Dods.  the  landlady.  Ch.  i. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  ix,  xii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xx,  xxviii,  xxxviii,  xxxix. 

Etherington,  Earl  of.  Valentine  Bulmer.  The  handsome  and 
courtly  lion  of  the  hour  at  St.  Ronan’s  Well. 

But  chiefly  Lady  Penelope  threw  out  the  captivations  of  her  wit  and  litera- 
ture; while  Lady  Binks,  trusting  to  her  natural  charms,  endeavoured  equally  to 
attract  his  notice.  The  other  nymphs  of  the  Spa  held  a little  back  upon  the 
principle  of  that  politeness  which,  at  continental  hunting  parties,  affords  the 
first  shot  at  a fine  piece  of  game  to  the  person  of  highest  rank  present ; but  the 
thought  throbbed  in  many  a fair  bosom,  that  their  ladyships  might  miss  their 
aim,  in  spite  of  the  advantages  allowed  them,  and  there  might  then  be  room  for 
less  exalted,  but  perhaps  not  less  skilful,  markswomen.  Ch.  xviii. 

He  was  a traitor  to  his  supposed  bastard  brother,  Francis  Tyrrel, 
and  a gambler,  libertine  and  duelist.  In  hopes  of  bringing  his 
father’s  wrath  upon  Francis,  he  assisted  his  clandestine  love  affair 
with  Clara  Mowbray,  but  learning  that  such  a marriage  would 
result  in  fortune  and  his  father’s  favor,  he  substituted  himself,  at 
the  altar,  for  his  brother,  unconsciously  to  Clara.  Francis  spared 
his  life  on  conditions  that  he  should  renounce  all  claims  to  Clara. 
Financially  ruined,  he  again  sought  Clara  and  in  vain  persecuted 
her  to  accept  him  as  her  husband,  and  he  found,  too  late,  that  she 
was  dear  to  him.  At  St.  Ronan’s,  he  was  Lady  Binks’  acknowl- 
edged gallant.  The  Earl  learned  that  papers  substantiating  his 
brother’s  claims  to  the  earldom  were  expected  by  mail,  and  he 
illegally  obtained  them,  only  to  find  that  they  were  copies  of  orig- 
inals that  would  draw  the  bar  sinistre  across  his  own  name.  His 
accomplices  betrayed  him,  and  dark  clouds  of  perplexity  and  fear 
lowered  around  him,  and  his  life  of  crime  and  intrigue  was  ended 
in  a duel  with  Clara’s  brother,  John  Mowbray.  Ch.  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi, 
xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxix. 
See  Lady  Binks;  Mowbray  (Clara  and  John);  Francis  Tyrrel. 

Gingham,  Mrs.  Lady  Binks’  maid.  Ch.  xxiii. 

Gow,  Nathaniel.  A skillful  fiddler.  Ch.  xx. 

Grizzy.  Mr.  Cargill’s  servant.  Ch.  xxviii. 

Hannah.  Housekeeper  to  Bindloose.  Ch.  xiv. 

Hislop,  John.  The  faithful  old  carrier  at  St.  Ronan’s.  Ch.  iii. 

Irwin,  Hannah.  Friend  and  companion  of  Clara  Mowbray’s  youth. 
She  assisted  her  seducer,  Etherington,  in  his  crime  against  the  hap- 
piness of  Francis  Tyrrel  and  Clara  Mowbray.  Her  dying  confession, 


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after  a life  of  misery,  hurried  the  catastrophe  of  the  story.  Ch. 
xxxii,  xxxviii. 

Jaup,  Saunders.  A farmer  at  St.  Ronan’s, 

Who  held  his  land  free,  and  caredna  a bodle  for  ony  ane.  Ch.  xxviii. 

Ch.  xxviii. 

Jekyl,  Harry,  Captain.  An  aristocratic  and  fashionable  guards- 
man, who  endeavored  to  extricate  his  friend,  Etherington,  from  the 
troubles  that  crowded  upon  him.  Ch.  xxvii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii, 
xxxiii,  xxxix.  See  Etherington. 

Jessy.  Clara  Mowbray’s  maid.  Ch.  xi. 

John.  Ostler  at  Meg  Dods’  Inn.  Ch.  xxviii. 

JolifFe.  Lady  Penelope’s  page.  Ch.  vii. 

Jones,  Mrs.  Lady  Penelope’s  maid.  Ch.  vii,  xxxiv. 

Joseph.  John  Mowbray’s  old  gardener.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Keelavine,  Mr.  An  artist,  patronized  by  Lady  Penelope.  Ch.  iii, 
vii,  xx. 

Lawson,  Sandie.  Keeper  of  the  Spa  Hotel.  Ch.  ii. 

MacTurk,  Mungo,  Captain.  The  Man  of  Peace. 

A Highland  Lieutenant  on  half  pay,  and  that  of  ancient  standing;  one  who 
preferred  toddy  of  the  strongest  to  wine,  and  in  that  fashion  and  cold  drams 
finished  about  a bottle  of  whiskey  per  diem,  whenever  he  could  come  by  it.  He 
was  called  the  Man  of  Peace,  on  the  same  principle  which  assigns  to  constables, 
Bow-street  runners,  and  such  like,  who  carry  bludgeons  to  break  folks1  heads, 
and  are  perpetually  and  officially  employed  in  scenes  of  riot,  the  title  of  peace 
officers— that  is  because  by  his  valour  he  compelled  others  to  act  with  discretion. 
The  Captain  was  the  general  referee  in  all  those  abortive  quarrels,  which,  at  a 
place  of  this  kind,  are  so  apt  to  occur  at  night,  and  to  be  quietly  settled  in  the 
morning;  and  occasionally  adopted  a quarrel  himself,  by  way  of  taking  down 
any  guest  who  was  unusually  pugnacious.  This  occupation  procured  Captain 
MacTurk  a good  deal  of  respect  at  the  Well;  for  he  was  precisely  that  sort  of 
person  who  is  ready  to  fight  with  any  one  — whom  no  one  can  find  an  apology 
for  declining  to  fight  with,  in  fighting  with  whom  considerable  danger  was 
incurred,  for  he  was  ever  and  anon  showing  that  he  could  snuff  a candle  with  a 
pistol  ball. — and  lastly,  through  fighting  with  whom  no  eclat  or  credit  could 
redound  to  the  antagonist.  He  always  wore  a blue  coat  and  red  collar,  had  a 
supercilious  taciturnity  of  manner,  ate  sliced  leeks  with  his  cheese,  and  resem- 
bled in  complexion  a Dutch  red  herring.  Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  viii,  xii,  xiii,  xx,  xxi,  xxxi,  xxxiv,  xxxix. 

Martha.  Clara  Mowbray’s  servant.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Meiklewham,  Saunders.  The  Man  of  Law. 

He  was  a large-boned,  loud-voiced,  red-faced  old  man : . . . a country  writer 
or  attorney,  who  managed  the  matters  of  the  Squire  much  to  the  profit  of  one  or 
the  other,  if  not  of  both.  His  nose  projected  from  the  front  of  his  broad  vulgar 
face,  like  the  style  of  an  old  sun-dial,  twisted  all  of  one  side.  He  was  as  great  a 
bully  in  his  profession  as  if  it  had  been  military  instead  of  civil;  . . . and  was 


on  excellent  terms  with  Dr.  Quackleben,  who  always  recommended  him  to  make 
the  wills  of  his  patients.  Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  viii,  x,  xviii,  xx. 

Meredith,  Michael.  The  Man  of  Mirth. 

The  Jack  Pudding  to  the  company,  whose  business  it  was  to  crack  the  best 
joke  and  sing  the  best  song  he  could.  Unluckily,  however,  this  functionary  was 
for  the  present  obliged  to  absent  himself  from  St.  Ronan’s;  for  not  recollecting 
that  he  did  not  actually  wear  the  privileged  motley  of  his  profession,  he  had 
passed  some  jest  on  Captain  MacTurk  which  cut  so  much  to  the  quick,  that  Mr. 
Meredith  was  fain  to  go  to  goat-whey  quarters,  at  some  miles’  distance,  and 
remain  there  in  a sort  of  concealment,  until  the  affair  should  be  made  up  through 
the  mediation  of  his  brethren  of  the  Committee.  Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  iii.  See  MacTurk. 

Mowbray,  Clara.  John  Mowbray’s  sister.  She  was  graceful  in 
carriage  and  exquisite  in  form,  with  an  intellectual  beauty  of  counte- 
nance and  expression.  Her  hair  and  eyes  were  black,  and  her  com- 
plexion was  of  marble  whiteness,  and  she  was  always  seen  in  her 
riding  dress.  When  very  young,  she  had  secretly  loved  Francis 
Tyrrel;  by  criminal  deceit,  a marriage  ceremony  was  performed 
between  her  and  his  brother,  the  Earl  of  Etherington.  The  horror 
and  pain  of  that  hour  left  blighting  effects.  She  was  henceforth 
impatient  of  society,  and  vigilantly  guarded  the  secret  of  her  tragic 
romance. 

Though  the  beauty  remained,  the  bloom  was  fled  forever.  . . . Her  mind  was 
clouded,  more  or  less  slightly,  with  a shade  of  insanity,  which  deranged,  though 
it  had  not  destroyed,  her  powers  of  judgment.  Ch.  ix. 

Sorrow  had  laid  his  hand  upon  her  — the  purple  light  of  youth  was  quenched 
— the  glance  of  innocent  gayety  was  exchanged  for  looks  now  moody  with  ill- 
concealed  care,  now  animated  by  a spirit  of  reckless  and  satirical  observation. 
Ch.  xxix. 

From  interested  motives,  Etherington  sought  Clara  and  urged 
her  to  acknowledge  him  as  her  husband.  She  treated  him  with 
scorn,  and  thus  expressed  her  repugnance: 

“ Never  . . . while  water  can  drown,  while  cords  can  strangle,  steel  pierce  — 
while  there  is  a precipice  on  the  hill,  a pool  in  the  river  — never — never!  ” 
Ch.  ix. 

At  length  vague  rumors  were  afloat  of  some  mystery  connected 
with  Clara  Mowbray.  Ignorant  of  the  circumstances,  her  brother 
understood  them  to  be  suspicions  of  her  fair  fame.  He  upbraided 
her  with  inconsiderate  brutality,  and  insisted  upon  her  immediate 
marriage  with  Etherington. 

Grief,  shame,  confusion,  and  terror,  had  contributed  to  overwhelm  the  unfor- 
tunate Clara  Mowbray.  . . . For  years,  her  life,  her  whole  tenor  of  thought,  had 
been  haunted  by  the  terrible  apprehension  of  a discovery.  . . . The  extreme 
violence  of  her  brother,  which  went  so  far  as  to  menace  her  personal  safety. 


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had  united  with  the  previous  conflict  of  passions  to  produce  a rapture  of  fear. 
Ch.  xxxviii. 

Clara  wandered  from  home  a stormy  night  and  listened  to  the 
dying  confession  of  Etherington’s  accomplice.  Her  intellect  com- 
pletely lost  its  poise,  and  she  sought  the  inn  where  Tyrrel  was  stay- 
ing, and  died  there  in  a few  hours.  Ch.  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xi,  xx,  xxi, 
xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxviii.  See  Etherington;  John 
Mowbray;  Francis  Tyrrel. 

Mowbray,  John.  The  Squire;  Laird  of  St.  Ronan’s.  He  was  proud, 
vindictive  and  scheming,  and,  being  a sportsman  and  gambler,  had 
so  dissipated  his  small  inheritance  as  to  be  at  the  mercy  of  his  agent, 
Meiklewham.  He  was  an  admirer  of  Lady  Binks,  and  wasted  his 
time  among  the  fashionables  of  the  Well.  Heavy  losses  at  cards 
made  him  favor  Etherington’s  proposal  for  his  sister’s  hand.  He 
listened  to  some  malicious  gossip  concerning  his  sister,  and,  mad- 
dened by  his  desperate  fortunes  and  heated  with  wine,  he  used  a 
fatal  violence  of  language  and  conduct  toward  Clara.  After  her 
death,  he  killed  Etherington  in  a duel,  and  entered  the  army,  where 
he  won  honor  and  reformed  his  character.  He  became  a favorite 
with  his  relative,  Touchwood,  and  demolished  the  hotel  at  the 
Well,  which  had  been  the  scene  of  his  former  errors  and  crimes. 
Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xviii,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxxiii, 
xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxix.  See  Argument;  Etherington; 
Meiklewham;  Clara  Mowbray;  Touchwood. 

Parker,  Miss.  A guest  at  St.  Ronan’s.  Ch.  vi. 

Patrick.  John  Mowbray’s  servant.  Ch.  xxxv,  xxxvi. 

Penfeather,  Lady  Penelope.  Patroness  of  St.  Ronan’s  Well. 
Though  suave  and  courteous,  she  was  jealous  of  the  prestige  she  de- 
manded, and  venomous  of  her  resentment  of  any  disrespect  or  indif- 
ference. She  was  curious  and  indiscreet  in  respect  to  gossip,  and 
very  romantic  and  stilted  in  her  language. 

She  was  the  daughter  of  an  earl,  possessed  a showy  person  and  features  which 
might  have  been  called  handsome  in  youth,  though  now  rather  too  much^ro- 
nounces  to  render  the  term  proper.  The  nose  had  become  sharper,  the  cheeks  had 
lost  the  roundness  of  youth,  and  as.  during  fifteen  years  that  she  had  reigned 
a beauty  and  a ruling  toast,  the  right  man  had  not  spoken,  or.  at  least,  had  not 
spoken  at  the  right  time,  her  Ladyship,  now  rendered  sufficiently  independent  by 
the  inheritance  of  an  old  relation,  spoke  in  praise  of  friendship,  began  to  dislike 
the  town  in  summer,  and  to  babble  of  green  fields.  About  the  time  Lady  Penel- 
ope thus  changed  the  tenor  of  her  life  she  was  fortunate  enough,  with  Dr.  Quack- 
leben’s  assistance,  to  find  out  the  virtues  of  St.  Ronan’s  spring,  and,  having 
contributed  her  share  to  establish  the  urbs  in  rure  which  had  arisen  around  it, 
she  sat  herself  down  as  leader  of  fashions  in  the  little  province  which  she  had  in 


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a great  measure  both  discovered  and  colonized.  She  was,  therefore,  justly  de- 
sirous to  compel  homage  and  tribute  from  all  who  approached  the  territory.  In 
other  respects  Lady  Penelope  pretty  much  resembled  the  numerous  class  she 
belonged  to.  She  was  at  bottom  a well  principled  woman,  but  too  thoughtless  to 
let  her  principles  control  her  humour,  therefore  not  scrupulously  nice  in  her 
society.  She  was  good-natured,  but  capricious  and  whimsical,  and  willing 
enough  to  be  kind  or  generous  if  it  neither  thwarted  her  humour  or  cost  her  too 
much  trouble:  would  have  chaperoned  a young  friend  anywhere,  and  moved  the 
world  for  subscription  tickets,  but  never  troubled  herself  how  much  her  giddy 
charge  flirted,  or  with  whom,  so  that,  with  a numerous  class  of  young  misses, 
her  Ladyship  was  the  most  delightful  creature  in  the  world.  Then  Lady  Penel- 
ope had  lived  so  much  in  society,  knew  so  exactly  when  to  speak,  and  how  to 
escape  from  an  embarrassing  discussion  by  professing  ignorance,  while  she 
looked  intelligence,  that  she  was  not  generally  discovered  to  be  a fool,  unless 
when  she  set  up  for  being  remarkably  clever.  This  happened  more  frequently 
of  late.  when,  perhaps,  as  she  could  not  but  observe  that  the  repairs  of  the  toilet 
became  more  necessary,  she  might  suppose  that  new  lights,  according  to  the 
poet,  w'ere  streaming  on  her  mind  through  the  chinks  that  time  wTas  making. 
Many  of  her  friends,  however,  thought  that  Lady  Penelope  would  have  better 
consulted  her  genius  by  remaining  in  mediocrity,  as  a fashionable  and  wrell-bred 
woman,  than  by  parading  her  new'-found  pretensions  to  taste  and  patronage ; but 
such  w'as  not  her  own  opinion,  and,  doubtless,  her  Ladyship  was  .the  best  judge. 
Ch.  vi. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  xviii,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv.  See 

Argument. 

Pirner,  John.  “Professed  weaver  and  practical  black-fisher.”  Ch.  v. 
Pott,  Mr.  Postmaster  and  bookseller.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Pott,  Mrs.  Wife  of  Mr.  Pott.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Quackleben,  Quentin,  Dr.  The  Man  of  Medicine, 

Who  claimed  the  right  to  regulate  medical  matters  at  the  spring,  upon  the 
principle  which,  of  old,  assigned  the  property  of  a newdy-discovered  country  to 
the  bucanier  w*ho  committed  the  earliest  piracy  on  its  shores.  The  acknowl- 
edgment of  the  Doctor's  merit,  as  having  been  first  to  proclaim  and  vindicate  the 
merits  of  these  healing  fountains,  had  occasioned  his  being  universally  installed 
First  Physician  and  Man  of  Science,  which  last  qualification  he  could  apply  to  all 
purposes,  from  boiling  of  an  egg  to  giving  a lecture.  He  w*as,  indeed,  qualified, 
like  many  of  his  profession,  to  spread  both  bane  and  antidote  before  a dyspeptic 
patient,  being  as  knowing  a gastronome  as  . . . any  . . . wrorthy  physician  wrho 
has  written  for  the  benefit  of  the  cuisine.  . . . But  pluralities  are  . . . invidious 
always,  and,  therefore,  the  Doctor  prudently  relinquished  the  office  of  caterer 
and  head  carver  to  the  Man  of  Taste,  . . . reserving  to  himself  the  occasional 
privilege  of  criticising,  and  principal  share  in  consuming,  the  good  things  which 
the  common  entertainment* afforded.  ...  He  was  a tall,  lean,  beetle-browed 
man,  with  an  ill-made  black  scratch  w ig,  that  stared  out  cither  side  from  his 
lantern  jaws.  He  resided  nine  months  out  of  the  twelve  at  St.  Ronan's,  and  was 
supposed  to  make  an  indifferent  good  thing  out  of  it,  especially  as  he  played 
whist  to  admiration.  Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  xiii,  xviii,  xxii,  xxxiv,  xxxix.  See  Mrs.  Blower. 


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Rymar,  Robert.  Lady  Penelope’s  poet-laureate.  Ch.  vii. 

Simpson,  Tam.  A drunken  barber,  and  Mr.  Chatterly’s  assistant 
at  prayer  reading.  Ch.  ii.  See  Rev.  Chatterly. 

Solmes.  Lord  Etherington’s  confidential  servant.  He  managed  his 
master’s  unscrupulous  affairs,  and,  when  advantageous  to  himself, 
betrayed  him. 

A grave,  civil-looking  man,  past  the  middle  age.  with  a sallow  complexion, 
a dark  thoughtful  eye,  slow  and  sparing  of  speech,  and  sedulously  attentive  to 
all  the  duties  of  his  situation.  Ch.  xxxi. 

Ch.  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxviii.  See  Etherington. 

Tirlsneck,  Johnnie.  The  stern  beadle  at  St.  Ronan's.  Ch.  xx,  xxi. 

Toby.  A lumpish  lad;  servant  at  Fox  Hotel.  Ch.  iv. 

Touchwood,  P.  S.  A capricious  and  meddlesome  old  nabob.  He 
was  generous  with  his  wealth  and  an  epicure  in  his  tastes,  but  fret- 
ful, fussy  and  obstinate.  Having  traveled  extensively,  he  prosed  of 
his  adventures  and  praised  foreign  customs.  Mystery  and  intrigue 
were  his  luxuries.  He  became  obnoxious  to  his  acquaintances  by  his 
patronizing  efforts  to  fathom  and  manage  their  private  business. 
His  talent  for  manoeuvering  enabled  him  to  assist  in  unraveling  the 
plot  of  the  story.  Ch.  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xx,  xxi,  xxviii,  xxx,  xxxiv,  xxxv, 
xxxvi,  xxxviii,  xxxix. 

Trotter,  Nelly.  A whisky-loving  fishwoman,  who  acted  as  “ Iris” 
between  the  old  and  new  town  of  St.  Ronan’s.  Ch.  iii,  iv. 

Tyrrel,  Francis.  Half-brother  to  Etherington.  He  loved  Clara 
Mowbray,  and  had  been  betrayed  in  heart  and  fortune  by  his 
brother.  After  years  of  weary  wandering  he  returned  to  St.  Ro- 
nan’s, and  was  admired  for  his  amateur  sketches.  He  courteously 
refused  to  be  lionized  by  the  ladies,  and  w*as  dignified  and  spirited 
with  his  own  sex.  His  youth  had  been  shadowed  by  alleged  ille- 
gitimacy, but  he  now  had  the  proofs  that  he  was  the  rightful  Earl 
of  Etherington.  Private  wrongs,  his  mother’s  honor  and  a father’s 
dying  command,  all  urged  him  to  assert  his  claims,  but  Tyrrel 
agreed  to  leave  his  brother  undisturbed  in  his  possession  if  Ether- 
ington would  cease  from  further  persecution  of  Clara  Mowbray. 
Before  his  generous  self-sacrifice  could  be  effected  Clara  died,  and 
Etherington  fell  in  a duel.  In  despair,  Tyrrel  again  left  England. 

Nor  has  he  since  been  heard  of.  although  the  title  and  estates  of  Etherington 
lie  vacant  for  his  acceptance.  It  is  the  opinion  of  many  that  he  has  entered  the 
Moravian  mission,  for  the  use  of  which  he  had  previously  drawn  considerable 
sums.  Ch.  xxxix. 

He  was  a well-made  man,  rather  above  than  under  the  middle  size,  and  appar- 
ently betwixt  five-and-twenty  and  thirty  years  of  age;  ...  he  bore,  in  his  as- 


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pect,  that  ease  and  composure  of  manner,  equally  void  of  awkwardness  and 
affectation,  which  is  said  emphatically  to  mark  a gentleman.  Ch.  ii. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xii,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxi,  xxxviii, 
xxxix.  See  Etherington;  Clara  Mowbray. 

Winterblossom,  Philip.  The  Man  of  Taste. 

A civil  sort  of  person,  who  was  nicely  precise  in  his  address,  wore  his  hair 
queued  and  dressed  with  powder,  had  knee-buckles  set  with  Bristol  stones,  and 
a seal  ring  as  large  as  Sir  John  Falstaff’s.  In  his  heyday  he  had  a small  estate, 
which  he  had  spent  like  a gentleman,  by  mixing  with  the  gay  world.  He  was, 
in  short,  one  of  those  respectable  links  that  connect  the  coxcomb  of  the  present 
day  with  those  of  the  last  age,  and  could  compare,  in  his  own  experience,  the 
follies  of  both.  In  latter  days  he  had  sense  enough  to  extricate  himself  from 
his  course  of  dissipation,  though  with  impaired  health  and  impoverished  for- 
tune. Mr.  Winterblossom  now  lived  upon  a moderate  annuity,  and  had  discov- 
ered a way  of  reconciling  his  economy  with  much  company  and  made  dishes,  by 
acting  as  perpetual  president  of  the  table  d'hote  at  the  Well.  Here  he  used  to 
amuse  the  society  by  telling  stories  about  Garrick.  Foote,  Bonnel  Thornton  and 
Lord  Kelly,  and  delivering  his  opinions  in  matters  of  taste  and  vertu.  An  ex- 
cellent carver,  he  knows  how  to  help  each  guest  to  what  was  precisely  his  due ; 
and  never  failed  to  preserve  a proper  slice  as  a reward  for  his  own  labours.  To 
conclude,  he  was  possessed  of  some  taste  in  the  fine  arts,  at  least  in  painting 
and  music,  although  it  was  rather  of  a technical  kind  than  that  which  warms 
the  heart  and  elevates  the  feelings.  . . . He  was  shrewd,  selfish  and  sensual; 
the  least  two  of  which  qualities  he  screened  from  observation  under  a specious 
varnish  of  exterior  complaisance.  Therefore,  in  his  professed  and  apparent 
anxiety  to  do  the  honours  of  the  table  to  the  most  punctilious  point  of  good 
breeding,  he  never  permitted  the  attendants  upon  the  public  taste  to  supply  the 
wants  of  others  until  all  his  own  private  comforts  had  been  fully  arranged  and 
provided  for.  Mr.  Winterblossom  was  also  distinguished  for  possessing  a few 
curious  engravings,  and  other  specimens  of  art,  with  the  exhibition  of  which  he 
occasionally  beguiled  a wet  morning  at  the  public  room.  Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  xiii,  xviii,  xx,  xxii,  xxxiv,  xxxix. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1832).  I.  The  village  of  St.  Ronan’s— The  Mowbrays  — Meg 
Dods  and  her  inn.  II.  Meg  and  her  guest,  Francis  Tyrrel  — Inquiries  and  remin- 
iscences. III.  Tyrrel  settled  in  his  old  quarters  — The  two  jarring  factions,  headed 
by  Lady  Penelope  and  Squire  Mowbray  — Administration  at  the  Well.  IV.  The 
denizens  of  the  Well  grow  enthusiastic  over  Tyrrel's  sketch.  V.  Tyrrel  responds 
to  the  epistolary  eloquence  by  calling  at  the  Well  — The  bets.  VI.  Table-talk- 
Lady  Penelope  Penfeather  and  Lady  Binks  — Sudden  appearance  of  Clara  Mow- 
bray. VII.  The  tea-table  — Tyrrel  not  the  lion  of  Lady  Penelope’s  expectations 
— Dr.  Quackleben  and  Mrs.  Blower  — Miss  Mowbray  invites  the  company  to 
Shaw’s  Castle  — Conversation  concerning  her  suspected  insanity.  VIII.  After 
dinner  — Tyrrel  insulted  — "Are  you  a man?  ” — Mowbray  attempts  to  overtake 
Clara.  IX.  Meeting  between  Clara  and  Tyrrel.  X.  Meiklewham  and  Mowbray 
consult  concerning  the  Squire’s  resources.  XI.  Fraternal  love  between  John  and 
Clara  Mowbray.  XII.  The  honor  of  the  Well  demands  a duel  — MacTurk  and  Meg 


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Dods  — Tvrrel  accepts  Sir  Bingo's  challenge.  XIII.  Tvrrel  does  not  keep  his  ap- 
pointment. XIV.  The  consultation  — Meg  Dods  seeks  Bindloose  in  reference  to 
Tyrrel's  disappearance.  XV.  Meg  meets  the  traveler,  Touchwood.  XVI.  Touch- 
wood's inquiries  concerning  the  social  qualities  of  the  minister  — Rev.  Josiah  Car- 
gill. XVII.  The  acquaintance  between  Cargill  and  Touchwood.  XVIII.  Interest 
at  the  Well  in  the  wound  of  the  handsome  Earl  of  Etherington  — His  Lordship  and 
Mowbray  play  at  cards  — The  Earl’s  reasons  for  desiring  a marriage  with  Clara. 
XIX.  Etherington  recapitulates  in  a letter  to  Captain  Jekyl.  and  requests  his 
friend’s  assistance.  XX.  Theatricals  at  Shaw's  Castle.  XXI.  Mr.  Cargill’s  per- 
plexities — Lady  Penelope  and  the  minister.  XXII.  Mowbray’s  anger  on  account 
of  Clara’s  giving  her  shawl  to  Lady  Penelope  — Her  Ladyship’s  vow  of  vengeance 
— Termination  of  the  day's  festivities.  XXIII.  Clara's  distress  and  firmness  at 
her  brother’s  announcement  of  the  Earl's  proposal.  XXIV.  Private  information 
concerning  Etherington  — Interview  between  Clara  and  the  Earl.  XXV.  The  Earl 
writes  another  explanatory  letter  to  Jekyl.  XXVI.  The  Earl  writes  of  his  crimes, 
fears  and  perplexities.  XXVII.  Jekyl's  reply  — Etherington’s  answer.  XXVIII. 
Reappearance  of  Tvrrel  — Touchwood  and  Tyrrel.  XXIX.  Jekyl  as  a mediator  — 
Tyrrel’s  sacrifices  for  Clara's  sake.  XXX.  Touchwood  intrudes  himself  upon 
Jekyl  and  his  secret.  XXXI.  Discussion  between  Jekyl  and  the  Earl  — Robbing 
the  mail  — The  brothers  meet.  XXXII.  Lady  Penelope  and  the  Earl  at  a death- 
bed—Suspicions  and  fears.  XXXIII.  “It  darkens  around  me  like  a tempest." 
XXXIV.  A tea-party  — Jealousy  and  revenge  — Mowbray,  maddened  by  inuen- 
does  against  Clara,  hastens  to  Shaw’s  Castle  — Touchwood's  remonstrance.  XXXV. 
Debate  — Mowbray’s  cruelty  to  his  suffering  sister— Touchwood’s  arrival.  XXXVI. 
Mowbray  finds  a relative  in  Touchwood,  who  explains  the  mystery.  XXXVII. 
Clara's  flight  — The  search.  XXXVIII.  Clara’s  wanderings  and  death  — Tyrrel's 
despair.  XXXIX.  Mowbray  kills  Etherington  — Tyrrell  — Touchwood  and  his 
money — Captain  MacTurk  in  the  service  again  — The  change  in  Mowbray's  char- 
acter—The  demolition. 


RED  GAUNTLET. 


A TALE  OF  THE  EIGHTEENTH  CENTURY. 


Master,  go  on,  and  I will  follow  thee, 

To  the  last  gasp,  with  truth  and  loyalty.” 


As  You  Like  It. 


ARGUMENT. 


IHE  Jacobite  enthusiasm  of  the  eighteenth  century  . . . afforded 


-J-  a theme,  perhaps  the  finest  that  could  be  selected,  for  fictitious  composition, 
founded  upon  real  or  probable  incident.  . . . But  in  proportion  as  the  political 
enthusiasm  died  gradually  away  among  men  of  ordinary  temperament,  it  influenced 
those  of  warm  imaginations  and  weak  understandings,  and  hence  wild  schemes 
were  formed,  as  desperate  as  they  were  adventurous.  ...  It  was  while  reflecting  on 
these  things  that  the  novel  of  “Redgauntlel'"  was  undertaken.  But  various  cir- 
cumstances in  the  composition  induced  the  author  ...  to  carry  the  action  to  that 
point  of  time  when  the  Chevalier  Charles  Edward,  though  fallen  into  the  sere  and 
yellow  leaf,  was  yet  meditating  a second  attempt,  which  could  scarcely  have  been 
more  hopeless  than  his  first;  although  one  to  which  . . . the  unfortunate  Prince, 
at  least  as  late  as  seventeen  hundred  and  fifty-three,  still  looked  with  hope  and  ex- 
pectation. Int.  (1832). 

A portion  of  “ Redgauntlet 11  is  written  in  the  epistolary  form. 


, Lord.  A handsome  and  haughty  young  Jacobite.  Ch.  xxii, 

xxiii. 

Ambrose.  Servant  to  the  Misses  Arthuret. 

Half  physician,  half  almoner,  half  butler,  and  entire  governor.  Ch.  xv. 

Ch.  xv,  xvi.  See  Misses  Arthuret. 

Arthuret,  Angelica  and  Seraphina.  Catholic  Jacobites;  charita- 
ble to  the  needy  and  sympathetic  with  the  suffering.  Their  residence 
(Fairladies)  was  a refuge  and  rendezvous  for  those  of  their  political 
and  religious  faith.  Charles  Edward  was  entertained  there  as  Father 
Buonaventure.  When  assured  of  the  hopelessness  of  another  rebel- 
lion, they  loyally  followed  him  to  France.  Ch.  xv,  xvi,  xxiii. 

Bauldie.  A lad  employed  by  Joshua  Geddes.  Let.  vii. 

Bladderskate,  Lord.  A grim  and  formal  old  judge.  Ch.  i. 


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Blinkinsop.  A smuggler.  Ch.  xv. 

Buonaventure,  Father.  See  Charles  Edward  Stuart. 

Campbell,  Sir  Colin.  Lieutenant-General  in  the  English  army. 
He  dispersed  the  Jacobite  gathering  so  kindly,  that  Charles  Edward 
said  to  him : 

“ My  friendly  foe,  . . . you  have  taught  me  the  principle  on  which  men  on 
the  scaffold  feel  forgiveness  and  kindness  for  their  executioner.'”  Ch.  xxiii. 

Ch.  xxiii. 

Cantrips,  Jessie.  “A  black-eyed  bouncing  wench,”  who  was  se- 
duced by  Nanty  Ewart,  and  afterward  transported  for  street-walk- 
ing and  pocket- picking.  Ch.  xiv.  See  Nanty  Ewart. 

Cantrips,  Mrs.  Lady  of  Kittlebasket,  and  mother  of  Jessie  Can- 
trips.  She  died  in  the  workhouse.  Ch.  xiv.  See  Jessie  Cantrips. 

Cicely.  A servant  to  Redgauntlet.  Ch.  xvii. 

Collier,  Jem.  A smuggler.  Ch.  xv. 

Colthred,  Benjie.  See  Little  Benjie. 

Crackenthorp,  Doll.  Daughter  of  the  smuggler,  Crackenthorp. 
Out  of  “ kindness  ” for  this  “ rare  wench  ” the  government  officials 
left  her  father  unmolested.  Ch.  xv. 

Crackenthorp,  Father.  A Jacobite  smuggler  and  innkeeper. 
Nanty  Ewart  said  of  him: 

”Ah,  how  much  good  brandy  he  and  I have  made  little  of  in  our  day!  By  my 
soul,  ...  he  is  the  prince  of  skinkers  and  father  of  free  trade.  ...  A real 
hearty  old  cock;— the  sharks  have  been  at  and  about  him  this  many  a day, 
but  Father  Crackenthorp  knows  how  to  trim  his  sails; — never  a warrant  but 
he  hears  of  it  before  the  ink  is  dry.  . . . The  King's  exchequer  could  not  bribe 
a man  to  inform  against  him.”  Ch.  xv. 

Ch.  xv,  xix,  xx,  xxiii. 

Crosbie,  Jenny.  Provost  Crosbie’s  Jacobite  wife;  a kinswoman  to 
Redgauntlet  and  Maxwell. 

The  Provost’s  enemies  at  the  Council  table  of  the  burgh  used  to  observe, 
that  he  uttered  there  many  a bold  harangue  against  the  Pretender  and  in  favour 
of  King  George  and  the  government,  of  which  he  dared  not  have  pronounced  a 
syllable  in  his  own  bedchamber;  and  that,  in  fact,  his  wife’s  predominant  influ- 
ence had  now  and  then  occasioned  his  acting  or  forbearing  to  act  in  a manner 
very  different  from  his  general  profession  of  zeal  for  Revolution  principles.  . . . 
Mrs.  Crosbie,  in  all  external  points,  seemed  to  acknowledge  “ the  lawful  sway 
and  right  supremacy  ” of  the  head  of  the  house,  and  if  in  truth  she  did  not 
reverence  her  husband,  she  at  least  seemed  to  do  so.  Ch.  xi. 

Ch.  xi,  xii,  xvi. 

Crosbie,  William.  Provost  of  Dumfries  and  friend  to  the  Fairfords. 
Ch.  ii,  x,  xi,  xii.  See  Jenny  Crosbie. 

Crossbite.  Alexander  Fairford’s  learned  counsel.  Let.  v. 


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Davies,  John.  Joshua  Geddes’  superintendent;  faithful,  brave  and 
honest.  Ch.  iii. 

Dorcas.  A pretty  and  milkmaid-looking  servant  to  Redgauntlet. 
Ch.  v,  vi,  ix. 

Drudgeit,  Peter.  Clerk  to  Lord  Bladderskate,  and  Alexander  Fair-  . 
ford’s  old  and  confidential  friend.  Let.  xiii;  ch.  i. 

Dumtoustie,  Daniel.  Nephew  to  Lord  Bladderskate;  a young 
attorney,  who  fled  into  the  country,  rather  than  undertake  the  case 
of  Peebles  against  Plainstanes.  Let.  xiii;  ch.  i.  See  Peebles. 

Ewart,  Nanty.  Captain  of  the  smuggling  brig  Jumping  Jenny, 
and  a slave  to  brandy. 

His  dress  was  what  is  emphatically  termed  the  shabby-genteel  — a frock  with 
tarnished  lace  — a small  cocked  hat,  ornamented  in  a similar  way  — a scarlet 
waistcoat,  with  faded  embroidery,  breeches  of  the  same,  with  silver  knee-bands ; 
and  he  w’ore  a smart  hanger  and  a pair  of  pistols  in  a sullied  sword-belt.  . . . 
Nanty  was  one  of  those  topers  who,  becoming  early  what  bon  vivants  term  flus- 
tered, remain  whole  nights  and  days  at  the  same  point  of  intoxication ; and,  in 
fact,  as  they  are  seldom  entirely  sober,  can  be  as  rarely  seen  absolutely  drunk. 

. . . The  very  touch  of  the  helm  seemed  to  dispel  the  remaining  influence  of  the 
liquor  which  he  had  drunk,  since,  through  a troublesome  and  intricate  channel, 
he  was  able  to  direct  the  course  of  his  little  vessel  with  the  most  perfect  accu- 
racy and  safety.  Ch.  xiii. 

It  was  plain,  Ewart,  though  a good  seaman,  had  not  been  bred  upon  that  ele- 
ment. He  was  a reasonably  good  scholar,  and  seemed  fond  of  showing  it  by 
recurring  to  the  subject  of  Sallust  and  Juvenal;  while,  on  the  other  hand,  sea 
phrases  seldom  chequered  his  conversation.  He  had  been  in  person  what  is 
called  a smart  little  man;  but  the  tropical  sun  had  burned  his  originally  fair 
complexion  to  a dusty  red,  and  the  bile  that  was  diffused  through  his  system 
had  stained  it  with  a yellowish  black ; what  ought  to  have  been  the  white  part 
of  his  eyes,  in  particular,  had  a hue  as  deep  as  the  topaz.  He  was  very  thin,  or 
rather  emaciated,  and  his  countenance,  though  still  indicating  alertness  and 
activity,  showed  a constitution  exhausted  with  excessive  use  of  his  favourite 
stimulus.  Ch.  xiv. 

A youthful  folly  had  carried  wide-spread  desolation  with  it,  and 
had  driven  Ewart  into  exile  and  desperation.  He  deplored  his  out- 
lawed condition,  and  realizing  that  brandy  was  killing  him,  he 
considered  it  his  best  friend.  There  was 

Something  in  him  that  but  for  early  error  and  subsequent  profligacy  might 
have  been  excellent  and  noble.  Ch.  xiv. 

Cristal  Nixon  knew  that  Ewart  had  quareled  with  Redgauntlet 
and  disliked  Jacobites  and  Catholics.  He,  therefore,  tried  to  bribe 
him  into  betraying  Charles  Edward  and  his  adherents.  Nanty, 
who  had  keenly  suffered  himself  from  treachery,  refused  to  act  so 
villainous  a part,  and  to  save  himself  from  exposure  Nixon  shot 
him.  Ewart  summoned  his  dying  strength,  and  cleft  his  murderer’s 
skull,  saying: 
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“ You  have  done  me  the  last  good  office,  and  I will  not  die  ungrateful.”  Ch. 
xxiii. 

Ch.  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xx,  xxi,  xxiii.  See  Cristal  Nixon. 

Faculty,  Dean  of.  Alexander  Fairford’s  learned  and  kind-hearted 
Friend.  Ch.  ii. 

Faggot,  Nicholas.  Justice  Foley’s  smart  and  underbred-looking 
clerk.  Ch.  vi,  vii.  See  Foley. 

Fairford,  Alan.  Alexander  Fairford’s  son;  a promising  young 
law  student,  devotedly  attached  to  an  absent  friend,  Darsie  Latimer. 
A charming  lady  in  a green  mantle  informed  him  that  Darsie  was 
in  danger.  Troubled  about  his  friend,  and  with  visions  of  the  green 
mantle,  he  prepares  to  make  his  first  appearance  in  the  court-room, 
as  attorney  for  Peebles  in  the  case  of  Peebles  against  Plainstanes. 
He  argued  the  case  with  clearness  and  address,  and  was  listened  to 
with  flattering  attention.  By  accident,  a letter,  stating  that  Darsie 
was  missing,  was  placed  in  Alan’s  hands  in  the  midst  of  the  trial. 
Unmindful  of  Peebles  against  Plainstanes  and  his  legal  future,  he 
abruptly  left  the  court  without  a word  of  explanation,  and  com- 
menced a search  for  his  friend. 

Alan  Fairford  . . . had  a warmth  of  heart  which  the  study  of  law  and  the 
world  could  not  chill,  and  talents  which  they  had  rendered  unusually  acute. 
Deprived  of  the  personal  patronage  enjoyed  by  the  most  of  his  contemporaries, 
who  assumed  the  gown  under  the  protection  of  their  aristocratic  alliances  and 
descents,  he  only  saw  that  he  should  have  that  to  achieve  for  himself  that  fell  to 
them  as  a right  of  birth.  He  laboured  hard  in  silence  and  solitude,  and  his 
labours  were  crowned  with  success.  But  Alan  doted  on  his  friend  Darsie,  even 
more  than  he  loved  his  profession,  and  . . . threw  everything  aside  when  he 
thought  Latimer  in  danger,  forgetting  fame  and  fortune,  and  hazarding  even  the 
serious  displeasure  of  his  father,  to  rescue  him  whom  he  loved  with  an  elder 
brother’s  affection.  Darsie,  though  his  parts  were  more  quick  and  brilliant  than 
those  of  his  friend,  seemed  always  to  the  latter  a being  under  his  peculiar 
charge,  whom  he  was  called  upon  to  cherish  and  protect  in  cases  where  the 
youth's  own  experience  was  unequal  to  the  exigency:  and  now.  when  the  fate 
of  Latimer  seemed  worse  than  doubtful.  Alan's  whole  prudence  and  energy 
were  to  be  exerted  in  his  behalf,  an  adventure  which  might  have  seemed  peril- 
ous to  most  youths  of  his  age  had  no  terrors  for  him.  He  was  well  acquainted 
with  the  laws  of  his  country,  and  knew  how  to  appeal  to  them;  and  besides  his 
professional  confidence,  his  natural  disposition  was  steady,  sedate,  persevering, 
and  undaunted.  With  these  requisites  he  undertook  a quest  which,  at  that  time, 
was  not  unattended  with  actual  danger,  and  had  much  in  it  to  appal  a more 
timid  disposition.  Ch.  x. 

Alan  was  thrown  among  smugglers  and  Jacobite  conspirators, 
even  meeting  Charles  Edward  himself.  His  solicitous  affection  for 
Darsie  sustained  him  through  peril,  treachery  and  sickness.  The 
friends  were  at  length  restored  to  each  other.  The  “ green  mantle  ” 


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lady,  who  had  lingered  in  Alan’s  memory,  he  found  to  be  Darsie's 
sister,  Miss  Lilias  Redgauntlet,  whom  he  afterward  married.  Let- 
ters ii,  v,  viii,  xiii;  ch.  i,  ii,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xix,  xxi,  xxii, 
xxiii,  con.  See  Alexander  Fairford;  Darsie  Latimer;  Peter 
Peebles;  Lilias  Redgauntlet. 

Fairford,  Alexander.  A lawyer;  Alan  Fairford ’s  father. 

Mr.  Saunders  Fairford,  as  he  was  usually  called,  was  a man  of  business  of 
the  old  school,  moderate  in  his  charges,  economical  and  even  niggardly  in  his 
expenditure,  strictly  honest  in  conducting  his  own  affairs  and  those  of  his 
clients,  but  taught  by  long  experience  to  be  wary  and  suspicious  in  observing 
the  motions  of  others.  Punctual  as  the  clock  of  St.  Giles  tolled  nine,  the  neat 
dapper  form  of  the  little  hale  oil  gentleman  was  seen  at  the  threshold  of  the 
court-hall,  or,  at  the  farthest,  at  the  head  of  the  Back  Stairs,  trimly  dressed  in  a 
complete  suit  of  snuff-coloured  brown,  with  stockings  of  silk  or  woollen  as  suited 
the  weather;  a bob-wig,  and  a small  cocked  hat,  shoes  blackened  as  Warren 
would  have  blackened  them ; silver  shoe-buckles,  and  a gold  stock-buckle.  A 
nosegay  in  summer,  and  a sprig  of  holly  in  winter,  completed  his  well-known 
dress  and  appearance.  His  manners  corresponded  with  his  attire,  for  they  were 
scrupulously  civil,  and  not  a little  formal.  He  was  an  elder  of  the  Kirk, 
and,  of  course,  zealous  for  King  George  and  the  government  even  to  slaying,  as 
he  had  showed  by  taking  up  arms  in  their  cause.  But  then,  as  he  had  clients 
and  connections  of  business  among  families  of  opposite  political  tenets,  he  was 
particularly  cautious  to  use  all  the  conventional  phrases  which  the  civility  of  the 
time  had  devised,  as  an  admissible  mode  of  language  betwixt  the  two  parties. 
Thus  he  spoke  sometimes  of  the  Chevalier,  but  never  either  of  the  Prince, 
which  w’ould  have  been  sacrificing  his  own  principles,  or  of  the  Pretender, 
which  would  have  been  offensive  to  those  of  the  other.  . . . The  whole  pleasure 
of  this  good  old-fashioned  man  of  method,  besides  that  which  he  really  felt  in 
the  discharge  of  his  daily  business,  was  the  hope  to  see  his  son  Alan,  the  only 
fruit  of  a union  which  death  early  dissolved,  attain  what  in  the  father’s  eyes  was 
the  proudest  of  all  distinctions,  the  rank  and  fame  of  a well-employed  lawyer. 
...  He  would  have  shuddered  at  Alan’s  acquiring  the  renown  of  a hero,  and 
laughed  with  scorn  at  the  equally  barren  laurels  of  literature;  it  was  by  the 
path  of  law  alone  that  he  was  desirous  to  see  him  rise  to  eminence,  and  the 
prpbabilities  of  success  or  disappointment  were  the  thoughts  of  his  father  by  day 
and  his  dream  by  night.  Ch.  i. 

Let.  ii,  v,  ix,  xiii;  ch.  i,  ii.  See  Alan  Fairford;  Darsie  Lati- 
mer. 

Foxley,  Squire.  A justice,  who  granted  Redgauntlet  the  warrant 
to  deprive  Darsie  Latimer  of  his  liberty. 

A fat  personage,  about  fifty  years  old.  . . . His  leathern  breeches  were  fault- 
less in  make,  his  jockey  boots  spotless  in  varnish,  and  a handsome  and  flourish- 
ing pair  of  boot-garters,  as  they  were  called,  united  the  one  part  of  his  garments 
with  the  other;  in  fine,  a richly-laced  scarlet  waistcoat  and  a purple  coat  set  off 
the  neat  though  corpulent  figure  of  the  little  man.  and  threw  additional  bloom 
upon  his  plethoric  aspect.  . . . There  was  an  air  of  importance  in  his  manner 
which  corresponded  to  the  rural  dignity  of  his  exterior,  and  a habit  which  he 
had  of  throwing  out  a number  of  interjectional  sounds,  uttered  with  a strange 


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variety  of  intonations,  running  from  base  up  to  treble  in  a very  extraordinary 
manner,  or  breaking  off  his  sentences  with  a whiff  of  his  pipe,  seemed  to  give  an 
air  of  thought  and  mature  deliberation  to  his  opinions  and  decisions.  Notwith- 
standing all  this,  ...  it  might  be  (looted , as  our  old  professor  used  to  say, 
whether  the  justice  was  anything  more  than  an  ass.  Certainly,  besides  a great 
deference  for  the  legal  opinion  of  his  clerk,  ...  he  seemed  to  be  wonderfully 
under  the  command  of  his  brother  squire,  . . . and.  indeed,  much  more  than 
was  consistent  with  so  much  assumed  consequence  of  his  own.  Ch.  vi. 

Cli.vi,  vii.  See  Latimer;  Redgauntlet. 

Gardener,  Dick.  Porter  at  Fairladies.  Ch.  xv,  xvi,  xxi. 

Geddes,  Joshua.  A Quaker;  the  wealthy  superintendent  of  the 
Solway  Fishing  Station. 

His  whole  exterior  at  once  showed  that  he  belonged  to  the  Society  of  Friends. 
...  A strong  and  useful  galloway  showed  by  its  sleek  and  good  condition  that 
the  merciful  man  was  merciful  to  his  beast.  His  accoutrements  were  in  the 
usual  unostentatious  but  clean  and  serviceable  order  which  characterized  these 
sectaries.  ...  As  usual,  his  ample  beaver  hung  down  without  button  or  loop, 
and  shaded  a comely  and  placid  countenance,  the  gravity  of  which  appeared  to 
contain  some  seasoning  of  humour,  and  had  nothing  in  common  with  the  pinched 
puritanical  air  affected  by  devotees  in  general.  The  brow  was  open  and  free 
from  wrinkles,  whether  of  age  or  hypocrisy.  The  eye  was  clear,  calm  and  con- 
siderate. Let.  vi. 

He  employed  his  leisure  hours  mostly  in  gardening.  He  had  a 
kindly  interest  in  Latimer,  and  made  him  welcome  at  his  pleasant 
residence  of  Mt.  Sharon.  He  was  fearless  and  determined  in  char- 
acter, but  his 

Real  goodness  of  disposition,  joined  to  the  acquired  quietism  of  his  religious 
sect,  has  been  unable  entirely  to  check  the  effervescence  of  a temper  naturally 
warm  and  hasty.  Let.  vii. 

Let.  vi,  vii,  x;  ch.  iii,  iv,  x,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii.  See  Latimer. 

Geddes,  Rachel,  Miss.  A Quakeress;  Joshua  Geddes’  sister. 

Her  appearance  is  remarkably  pleasing;  although  her  age  is  certainly  thirty, 
at  least,  she  still  retains  the  shape  and  motion  of  an  earlier  period.  The  absence 
of  everything  like  fashion  or  ornament  was,  as  usual,  atoned  for  by  the  neatness 
and  cleanliness  of  her  dress;  and  her  simple  close  cap  was  particularly  suited  to 
eyes  which  had  the  softness  and  simplicity  of  the  dove's.  Her  features  were  also 
extremely  agreeable,  but  had  suffered  a little  through  the  ravages  of  that  pro- 
fessed enemy  to  beauty,  the  small-pox.  a disadvantage  which  was  in  part  coun- 
terbalanced by  a well-formed  mouth,  teeth  like  pearls,  and  a pleasing  sobriety  of 
smile  that  seemed  to  wish  good  here  and  hereafter  to  every  one  she  spoke 
to.  Let.  vii. 

Let.  vii,  x;  ch.  iii,  x. 

Glendale,  Sir  Richard.  A Jacobite.  Ch.  xxii,  xxiii. 

Greenmantle.  See  Lilias  Redgauntlet. 

Gregson,  Mrs.  Hostess  of  the  Shepherd’s  Bush.  Ch.  iii. 

Griffiths,  Samuel.  A London  attorney;  Latimer’s  guardian.  Let. 
1,  iii;  ch.  xviii. 


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Grumball,  Dr.  A Jacobite;  “ The  Representative  of  Oxford.”  Ch. 
xxii,  xxiii. 

Hadaway,  Jack.  Nanty  Ewart’s  friend.  Ch.  xiv. 

Hastie,  Robin.  An  inn-keeper;  Trumbull’s  tenant.  Ch.  xiii. 

Herries,  Mr.  ) ^ _ 

Ingoldsby,  Mr.  ) See  Edward  Hogh  Redgauntlet. 

Jan.  Redgauntlet’s  stout  country  servant.  Ch.  v,  xvii. 

Jehoiachim.  Geddes’  old  Quaker  servant.  Let.  vii. 

Jephson.  A good-natured  smuggler.  Ch.  xv. 

Kaimes,  Lord.  A coarse-mannered  but  metaphysical  and  acute 
judge.  Ch.  i. 

Lamplugh,  Will.  A smuggler.  Ch.  xv. 

Latimer,  Darsie.  Alan  Fairford’s  friend  and  correspondent.  He 
was  an  orphan,  and  resided  in  Alexander  Fairford’s  household.  He 
had  an  ample  income,  and,  at  the  age  of  twenty-five,  a large  fortune 
would  be  placed  at  his  disposal.  He  was  warned  not  to  venture  into 
England  during  his  minority.  His  parentage  and  the  reasons  for 
this  precaution  were  both  mysteries  to  the  young  man.  He  relin- 
quished legal  studies,  as  they  were  not  agreeable  to  his  romantic 
tastes,  and  engaged  in  a journey  of  adventure.  He  writes  to  Alan 
brilliant  descriptions  of  his  travels  and  experiences.  Alexander  Fair- 
ford  was  in  the  habit  of  saying  to  his  son : 

“Darsie  was  a pleasant  companion,— but  over-waggish,  Alan,  and  somewhat 
scatter-brained.”  Let.  ii. 

Darsie  becomes  infatuated  with  an  unknown  enchantress  in  a 
green  mantle,  who  interests  herself  in  his  welfare  and  urges  him  to 
shun  England.  With  reckless  curiosity  he  draws  nearer  and  nearer 
to  England.  He  was  made  a prisoner  by  Redgauntlet  and  vigilantly 
guarded.  Darsie  occasionally  caught  a glimpse  of  the  Greenmantle 
maiden,  whom  he  believed  to  be  in  silent  sympathy  with  him.  Dur- 
ing a journey,  which  he  was  compelled  to  take  in  female  attire,  his 
companion  (le  voyage  was  the  lady  of  his  dreams.  To  his  astonish- 
ment he  learns  that  she  is  his  sister  and  that  he  is  Sir  Arthur  Darsie 
Redgauntlet.  Their  mother  had  taken  every  precaution  to  keep 
him  ignorant  of  his  inheritance  and  away  from  the  influence  of  his 
Jacobite  uncle.  Their  father  had  been  executed  for  treason.  Red- 
gauntlet had  imprisoned  him  in  order  to  act  as  his  guardian,  and  to 
force  or  persuade  Darsie  into  the  proposed  Jacobite  insurrection  of 
1753. 

His  fever-fit  of  love  had  departed  like  a morning's  dream,  and  left  nothing  be- 
hind but  a painful  sense  of  shame,  and  a resolution  to  be  more  cautious  before 
he  again  indulged  in  such  romantic  visions.  His  station  in  society  was  changed 


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from  that  of  a wandering,  unowned  youth,  in  whom  none  appeared  to  take  an 
interest,  excepting  the  strangers  by  whom  he  had  been  educated,  to  the  heir  of  a 
noble  house,  possessed  of  such  influence  and  such  property,  that  it  seemed  as  if 
the  progress  or  arrest  of  important  political  events  were  likely  to  depend  on  his 
resolution.  Even  this  sudden  elevation,  the  more  than  fulfilment  of  those  wishes 
that  had  haunted  him  ever  since  he  was  able  to  form  a wish  on  the  subject,  was 
contemplated  by  Darsie,  volatile  as  his  disposition  was,  without  more  than  a few 
thrills  of  gratified  vanity.  Ch.  xix. 

The  government  discovered  the  Jacobite  conspiracy,  and  Darsie 
was  restored  to  freedom  before  he  was  treasonably  complicated. 

Let.  i,  iii,  iv,  vi,  vii,  viii,  x,  xi,  xii;  ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xvii, 
xviii,  xix,  xxii,  xxiii,  con.  See  Fairford  (Alan  and  Alexander); 
Redgauntlet  (Edward  Hugh  and  Lilias). 

Little  Benjie.  A young  reprobate;  Cristal  Nixon’s  emissary. 

An  impudent  urchin,  a cowherd,  about  twelve  years,  without  either  brogue  or 
bonnet,  bare-legged,  and  with  a very  indifferent  pair  of  breeches.  Let.  iii. 

Let.  iii,  vi,  vii,  x,  xi;  ch.  iii,  xxi,  xxiii. 

Little  Phil.  John  Davies’  assistant  at  the  Fishing  Station.  Ch.  iii. 

Lowther,  Jack.  A smuggler.  Ch.  xv. 

MacKellar,  Mr.  A Scotch  Jacobite.  Ch.  xxii,  xxiii. 

Malachi.  Trumbull’s  assistant  in  prayer-reading.  Ch.  xii.  See 

Trumbull. 

Martin,  Dame.  Queen  of  the  rustic  revels. 

A buxom  dame  of  about  thirty,  her  fingers  loaded  with  many  a silver  ring, 
and  three  or  four  of  gold;  her  ankles  liberally  displayed  from  under  her  numer- 
ous blue,  white  and  scarlet  short  petticoats,  and  attired  in  hose  of  the  finest  and 
whitest  lamb*s-wool.  which  arose  from  shoes  of  Spanish  cordwain,  fastened  with 
silver  buckles.  Let.  xii. 

Let.  xii. 

Maxwell,  Patrick.  Laird  of  Summertrees;  a Jacobite,  and  a friend 
to  Redgauntlet. 

An  important  person,  as  was  testified  by  his  portly  appearance ; his  hat  laced 
with  point  cVEspagne  ; his  coat  and  waistcoat  once  richly  embroidered,  though 
now  almost  threadbare;  the  splendour  of  his  solitaire  and  laced  ruffles,  . . . not 
to  forget  the  length  of  his  silver-hilted  rapier.  . . . His  wit,  or  rather  humour, 
bordered  on  the  sarcastic,  and  intimated  a discontented  man.  Ch.  xi. 

On  account  of  his  remarkable  escape  from  the  English  soldiers  in 
the  rebellion  of  1745,  he  was  called  u Pate-in-Peril.” 

Ch.  xi,  xii,  xvi,  xxii,  xxiii. 

Meredith,  Mr.  A Jacobite  Welsh  squire.  Ch.  xxii,  xxiii. 

Moffat,  Mabel.  A Catholic  domestic  in  Redgauntlet's  family. 

An  elderly  woman,  in  a grey  stuff  gown,  with  a check  apron  and  toy.  . . . 
neater  in  her  dress  than  is  usual  in  her  apparent  ranfc  — an  advantage  which 
was  counterbalanced  by  a very  forbidding  aspect.  Let.  iv. 

Skin-dried,  tight-laced,  long,  lean  and  hungry -faced,  like  the  unicorn.  Let.  xii. 

Let.  iv,  xii. 


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Neptune.  John  Davies’  dog.  Ch.  iii. 

Nixon,  Cristal.  Redgauntlet’s  servant  and  confidant;  a thick-set, 
muscular,  shaggy-looking  man,  dressed  as  a fisherman,  and  heavily 
armed. 

Lilias  Redgauntlet  said  to  her  brother : 

“ Nixon  has  insinuated  himself  into  all  my  uncle’s  secrets,  and  some  of  these 
are  so  dark  and  dangerous,  ...  I doubt  if  he  dare  quarrel  with  him.  And  yet 
I know  that  of  Cristal,  which  would  move  my  uncle  to  pass  his  sword  through 
his  body.  . . . The  old  brutal  desperado,  whose  face  and  mind  are  a libel  upon 
human  nature,  has  had  the  insolence  to  speak  to  his  master's  niece  as  one  he 
was  at  liberty  to  admire;  and  when  I turned  on  him  with  the  anger  and  con- 
tempt he  merited,  the  wretch  grumbled  out  something,  as  if  he  held  the  destiny 
of  our  family  in  his  hands.”  Ch.  xviii. 

He  betrayed  Redgauntlet  and  the  Jacobites,  and  before  he  could 
reap  the  reward  of  his  treachery  he  was  killed  by  Nanty  Ewart. 

Let.  iv,  vi;  ch.  iv,  vii,  ix,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xxi,  xxiii.  See  Nanty 
Ewakt ; Redgauntlet  (Edwaed  Hugh  and  Lilias). 

Owen,  Samuel.  Darsie  Latimer’s  servant.  Let.  i,  iii;  ch.  iii. 

Peebles,  Peter.  A drunken  and  insane  pauper,  who  had  been  at 
law  for  fifteen  years.  In  prosperity,  he  had  enforced  the  full  rigor 
of  that  law  to  which  he  had  fallen  a victim.  Alan  Fairford  plead 
in  behalf  of  Peebles  in  the  suit  of  Peebles  against  Plainstanes.  At 
the  moment  when  success  seemed  certain,  Alan  was  compelled  to 
desert  the  cause  to  obey  the  call  of  friendship. 

Although  the  haze  which  surrounded  the  cause  or  causes  of  that  unfortunate 
litigant  had  been  for  a time  dispelled  by  Alan’s  eloquence,  like  a fog  by  the 
thunder  of  artillery,  yet  it  seemed  once  more  to  settle  down  upon  the  mass  of 
litigation,  thick  as  the  palpable  darkness  of  Egypt.  Ch.  ii. 

Such  ruined  clients  are  like  scarecrows  and  potato-bogles,  distributed 
through  the  courts  to  scare  away  fools  from  the  scene  of  litigation.  . . . Peter 
wears  a huge  great-coat,  threadbare  and  patched  itself,  yet  so  carefully  dis- 
posed and  secured  by  what  buttons  remain,  and  supplementary  pins,  as  to  con- 
ceal the  still  more  infirm  condition  of  his  under-garments.  The  shoes  and 
stockings  of  a ploughman  were,  however,  seen  to  meet  at  his  knees  with  a pair 
of  brownish  blackish  breeches;  a rusty-coloured  handkerchief  . . . surrounded 
his  throat,  and  was  an  apology  for  linen.  His  hair,  half  grey,  half  black,  escaped 
in  elf-locks  around  a huge  wig,  made  of  tow,  . . . and  so  much  shrunk  that  it 
stood  upon  the  very  top  of  his  head;  above  which  he  plants,  when  covered,  an 
immense  cocked  hat,  which,  like  the  chieftain's  banner  in  an  ancient  battle, 
may  be  seen  any  sederunt  day  betwixt  nine  and  ten  towering  above  all  the  lluc- 
tuating  and  changeful  scenes  in  the  Outer-House,  where  his  eccentricities  often 
make  him  the  centre  of  a group  of  petulant  and  teasing  boys,  who  exercise  on 
him  every  art  of  ingenious  torture.  His  countenance,  originally  that  of  a portly, 
comely  burgess,  is  now  emaciated  with  poverty  and  anxiety,  and  rendered  wild 
by  an  insane  lightness  about  the  eyes;  a withered  and  blighted  skin  and  com- 
plexion; features  begrimed  with  snuff,  charged  with  the  self-importance  pe- 
culiar to  insanity,  and  a habit  of  perpetually  speaking  to  himself.  Let.  xiii. 


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To  cheat  Peter  out  of  a charity  gift,  he  was  furnished  with  a war- 
rant for  the  arrest  of  his  truant  attorney,  which  he  tried  to  enforce. 

Peebles  said : 

“ If  I am  laird  of  naething  else,  I am  aye  a dominus  litus .”  Ch.  xx. 

He  lived  ten  years  after  King  George's  accession,  in  momentary  expectation 
of  winning  his  cause,  . . . and  at  last  fell  down  dead,  in  what  my  informant 
called  a **  Perplexity-fit,”  upon  a proposal  for  composition  being  made  to  him  in 
the  Outer-House.  Con. 

Let.  xiii;  cb,  i,  ii,  vi,  vii,  xx,  xxi,  xxiii,  con.  See  Alan  Fairford; 
Mr.  Tough. 

Pengwinion,  Mr.  A Cornish  Jacobite.  Ch.  xxii,  xxiii. 

Redgauntlet,  Sir  Arthur  Darsie.  See  Darsie  Latimer. 

Redgauntlet,  Edward  Hugh.  A fanatical  Jacobite.  His  devo- 
tion to  the  Stuart  family  was  mingled  with  hatred  of  the  govern- 
ment, which  had  executed  his  elder  brother  for  treason.  Since  the 
rebellion  of  1745  he  had  lived  in  retirement,  and  engaged  in  secret 
plots.  He  was  spoken  of  among  his  friends  as  Ingoldsby  or  Her- 
ries.  His  nature  was  intense,  and  he  was  remarkable  for  a terrible, 
hereditary  contortion  of  the  brow  when  angry,  resembling  a horse- 
shoe. 

No  one  who  has  witnessed  the  look  can  forget  it  during  the  whole  of  his  life. 
The  furrows  above  his  eyes  became  livid  and  almost  black,  and  were  bent  into  a 
semicircular,  or  rather  elliptical  form,  above  the  junction  of  the  eyebrows. 
Ch.  vi. 

In  1753,  he  thought  the  long  expected  hour  had  come.  He  made 
his  nephew  a prisoner,  and  threatened  his  life  if  he  refused  to  take 
part  in  the  proposed  insurrection,  to  the  accomplishment  of  which 
Redgauntlet  had  devoted  his  life  in  vain. 

Darsie  Latimer  thus  describes  him : 

“ He  was  a tall  man  . . . his  gestures  were  striking,  and  his  voice  uncom- 
monly sonorous  and  commanding.  He  . . . stood  before  me  in  a jerkin  trimmed 
with  black,  which  sat  close  to,  and  set  off.  his  large  and  sinewy  frame,  and  a pair 
of  trowsers  of  a lighter  colour,  cut  as  close  to  his  body  as  they  are  used  by  High- 
landmen.  . . . His  shirt  was  without  ruffles,  and  tied  at  the  collar  with  a black 
riband. which  showed  his  strong  and  muscular  neck  rising  from  it  like  that  of  an 
ancient  Hercules.  His  head  was  small,  with  a large  forehead  and  well-formed 
ears.  He  wore  neither  peruke  nor  hair  powder;  and  his  chestnut  locks,  curling 
close  to  his  head,  like  those  of  an  antique  statue,  showed  not  the  least  touch  of 
time,  though  the  owner  must  have  been  at  least  fifty.  His  features  were  high 
and  prominent  in  such  a degree  that  one  knew  not  whether  to  term  them  harsh 
or  handsome.  In  either  case,  the  sparkling  grey  eye.  aquiline  nose,  and  well- 
formed  mouth,  combined  to  render  his  physiognomy  noble  and  expressive.  An 
air  of  sadness,  or  severity,  or  of  both,  seemed  to  indicate  a melancholy,  and  at 
the  same  time,  a haughty  temper.  I could  not  help  running  mentally  over  the 
ancient  heroes,  to  whom  I might  assimilate  the  noble  form  and  countenance 
before  me.  He  was  too  young,  and  evinced  too  little  resignation  to  his  fate,  to 


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resemble  Belisarius.  Coriolanus,  standing  by  the  hearth  of  Tullus  Anfidius, 
came  nearer  the  mark:  yet  the  gloomy  and  haughty  look  of  the  stranger  had, 
perhaps,  still  more  of  Marius  seated  among  the  ruins  of  Carthage.”  Let.  iv. 

He  refused  a pardon,  and  threw  his  sword  into  the  sea,  and  ac- 
companied Charles  Edward  to  the  continent.  He  afterward  entered 
the  cloister,  and  died  a prior.  Let.  iv,  v,  vi;  ch.  iv,  vi,  vii,  viii, 
xvii,  xix,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  con.  See  Darsie  Latimer;  Charles 
Edward  Stuart. 

Redgauntlet,  Lilias.  Redgauntlet’s  niece,  and  sister  to  Darsie 
Latimer.  From  earliest  childhood  she  had  been  the  inmate  of  Red- 
gauntlet’s  household,  and  had  shared  his  dangers  and  difficulties, 
and  offered  to  be  his  companion  in  exile.  Being  neither  a Catholic 
or  a Jacobite,  she  feared  Redgauntlet  might  lead  her  brother  into 
fatal  intrigues.  Disguised  in  a green  mantle,  she  calls  on  Alan 
Fairford  in  Darsie’s  behalf,  and  she  also  warns  Darsie  himself  not 
to  approach  England.  Darsie,  unconscious  of  their  relationship, 
becomes  infatuated  with  the  beautiful  and  spirited  Lilias.  She  is  the 
fascinating  theme  of  correspondence  between  the  two  young  men. 
Lilias  surprised  Alan  with  the  announcement  that  she  was  Darsie’s 
sister. 

Fairford’s  first  thought  was  on  the  violent  passion  which  Darsie  had  expressed 
towards  the  fair  unknown.  " Good  God ! ” he  exclaimed,  ” how  did  he  bear  the 
discovery?  ” 

“ With  resignation,  I hope,”  said  Lilias.  ”A  more  accomplished  sister  he 
might  easily  have  come  by,  but  scarcely  could  have  found  one  who  could  love 
him  more  than  I do.”  Ch.  xxiii. 

About  eighteen  months  afterward  she  was  married  to  Alan  Fair- 
ford.  Let.  iv,  viii,  xii;  ch.  ix,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  con.  See 
Alan  Fairford;  Darsie  Latimer;  Redgauntlet. 

Roberts,  John.  Pilot  of  the  smuggling  brig  Jumping  Jenny.  Ch. 
xiv. 

Rutledge,  Job.  Trumbull’s  ruffianly  assistant.  Ch.  xii,  xiii. 

Selby.  A servant  to  the  Misses  Arthuret,  Ch.  xv. 

Skelton,  Sam.  A smuggler.  Ch.  xv. 

Solomon.  Geddes’  well- cared- for  horse;  “A  strong  and  useful  iron- 
gray  galloway.”  Let.  vi,  vii. 

Steenson,  Maggie.  Wandering  Willie’s  wife, 

In  a man's  hat,  a blue  coat,  which  seemed  also  to  have  been  an  article  of  male 
apparel,  and  a red  petticoat.  She  was  cleaner,  in  person  and  in  clothes,  than 
such  itinerants  generally  are;  and  having  been  in  her  day  a strapping  bona  roba , 
she  did  not  even  neglect  some  attention  to  her  appearance ; wore  a large  amber 
necklace,  and  silver  ear-rings,  and  had  her  plaid  fastened  across  her  breast  with 
a brooch  of  the  same  metal.  Let.  x. 

Let.  x,  xi,  xii;  ch.  iv. 

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Steens  on,  Willie.  A blind  fiddler,  devoted  to  the  Redgauntlet 
family.  He  was  generally  called  “ Wandering  Willie.” 

Wandering  Willie,  . . . baling  that  he  touched  the  ground  now  and  then  with 
his  staff,  not  in  a doubtful  groping  manner,  but  with  the  confident  air  of  an 
experienced  pilot,  heaving  the  lead  when  he  has  the  soundings  by  heart,  walks 
as  firmly  and  boldly  as  if  possessed  of  the  eyes  of  Argus.  Let.  xi. 

Let.  x,  xi,  xii;  eh.  ii,  iv,  ix,  xix,  xxiii,  con. 

Stuart,  Charles  Edward.  He  came  to  England  in  1753,  under  the 
name  of  Father  Buonaventure,  to  consult  with  his  adherents.  He 
found  their  forces  inadequate,  and  the  attempt  to  place  him  on  the 
throne  totally  impracticable.  His  hereditary  obstinacy  alienated 
many  warm  friends.  He  called  himself  the  Wanderer. 

Family  discord  came  to  add  its  sting  to  those  of  disappointed  ambition.  . . . 
Charles  Edward,  the  adventurous,  the  gallant  and  the  handsome,  the  leader  of  a 
race  of  pristine  valour,  whose  romantic  qualities  may  be  said  to  have  died  along 
with  him,  had,  in  his  later  days,  yielded  to  . . . humiliating  habits  of  intoxica- 
tion. . . . Under  such  circumstances,  the  unhappy  Prince  lost  the  friendship 
even  of  those  . . . who  had  most  devoted  themselves  to  his  misfortunes.  . . . 
Amid  these  clouds  was  at  length  extinguished  the  torch  which  once  shook  itself 
over  Britain  with  such  terrific  glare,  and  at  last  sunk  into  its  own  ashes,  scarce 
rementbered  and  scarce  noted.  Meanwhile,  while  the  life  of  Charles  Edward 
was  gradually  wasting  in  disappointed  solitude,  the  number  of  those  who  had 
shared  his  misfortunes  and  dangers  bad  shrunk  into  a small  handful  of  veterans, 
the  heroes  of  a tale  that  had  been  told.  Int.  (1832). 

His  personal  appearance  in  1753,  while  incognito  as  Father  Buona- 
venture, is  thus  described : 

A noble  countenance  . . . still  remained,  and,  though  his  complexion  was 
altered  and  wrinkles  stamped  on  his  brow  in  many  a melancholy  fold,  still  the 
lofty  forehead,  the  full  and  well-opened  eye  and  well-formed  nose  showed  how 
handsome  in  better  days  he  must  have  been.  He  was  tall,  but  lost  the  advantage 
of  his  height  by  stooping;  and  the  cane  which  he  wore  always  in  his  hand,  and 
occasionally  used,  as  well  as  his  slow  but  majestic  gait,  seemed  to  intimate  that 
his  form  and  limbs  felt  already  some  touch  of  infirmity.  The  colour  of  his  hair 
could  not  be  discovered,  as,  according  to  the  fashion,  he  wore  a periwig.  He  was 
handsomely,  though  gravely,  dressed  in  a secular  habit,  and  had  a cockade  in  his 
hat.  Ch.  xvi. 

Ch.  xvi.  xxii,  xxiii.  See  Charles  Edward  Stuart,  in  “ W avert ey . ’ ’ 

Summertrees,  Laird  of.  See  Maxwell. 

Themis.  John  Davies'  Newfoundland  dog.  Ch.  iii. 

Tough,  Mr.  Lawyer  for  Plainstaines. 

Deep-mouthed,  long-breathed  and  pertinacious,  taking  a pinch  of  snuff  betwixt 
every  sentence,  which  otherwise  seemed  interminable,  . . . the  veteran  pleader 
prosed  over  all  the  themes  which  had  been  treated  so  luminously  by  Fairford; 
he  quietly  and  imperceptibly  replaced  all  the  rubbish  which  the  other  had  cleared 
away,  and  succeeded  in  restoring  the  veil  of  obscurity  and  unintelligibility  which 
had  for  many  years  darkened  the  case  of  Peebles  against  Plainstanes.  Ch.  ii. 

Ch.  i,  ii.  See  Alan  Fairford;  Peter  Peebles. 


REDGAUNTLET. 


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Trumbull,  Thomas.  A low,  hypocritical  smuggler. 

He  was  a tall,  thin,  bony  figure,  with  white  hair  combed  straight  down  each 
side  of  his  face,  and  an  iron-grey  hue  of  complexion,  where  the  lines,  or  rather, 
as  Quin  said  of  Macklin,  the  cordage,  of  his  countenance  were  so  sternly  adapt- 
ed to  a devotional  and  even  ascetic  expression,  that  they  left  no  room  for  any 
indication  of  reckless  daring  or  sly  dissimulation.  In  short,  Trumbull  ap- 
peared a perfect  specimen  of  the  rigid  old  Covenanter,  who  said  only  what  he 
thought  right,  acted  on  no  other  principle  but  duty,  and,  if  he  committed  errors, 
did  so  under  full  impression  that  he  was  serving  God  rather  than  man.  Ch.  xii. 
Ch.  xii,  xiii. 

Walkinshaw,  Mrs.  Charles  Edward’s  imperious  mistress.  The 
Jacobites  suspected  her  of  being  a spy,  as  she  had  a sister  at  Leices- 
ter House.  They  remonstrated,  in  vain,  with  Charles  Edward  on  the 
danger  and  folly  of  an  intimacy  with  one  so  connected. 

A woman  in  the  prime  of  life  and  in  the  full  bloom  and  expansion  of  female 
beauty,  tall,  fair  and  commanding  in  her  aspect.  Her  locks  of  paley  gold  were 
taught  to  fall  over  a brow  which,  with  the  stately  glance  of  the  large,  open  blue 
eyes,  might  have  become  Juno  herself;  her  neck  and  bosom  were  admirably 
formed  and  of  dazzling  whiteness.  She  was  rather  inclined  to  embonpoint,  but 
not  more  than  became  her  age,  of  apparently  thirty  years.  Her  step  was  that  of 
a queen,  but  it  was  of  Queen  Vashti,  not  Queen  Esther  — the  bold  and  com- 
manding, not  the  retiring,  beauty.  Ch.  xvi. 

Ch.  xvi,  xxii,  xxiii.  See  Charles  E d ward  Stuart. 

“Wandering*  Willie.”  See  Willie  Steenson. 

Wilkinson,  James.  A slow  servant  in  Alexander  Fairford’s  house- 
hold. 

Said  James,  with  his  long  face,  lank  hair,  and  very  long  pig-tail  in  its  leathern 
strap.  Let.  ii. 

Let.  ii,  viii,  xiii,  ch.  ii. 


SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1832).  Let.  I.  Darsie  recapitulates.  Let.  II.  Alan  to  Darsie  — Mr. 
Fairford's  desire  for  Alan’s  legal  distinction  — Darsie  considered  scatter-brained. 
Let.  III.  Darsie  to  Alan  — Darsie  is  warned  not  to  visit  England  — An  impudent 
urchin.  Let.  IV.  Darsie  at  the  Solway  fisheries  — The  quicksand  — Darsie’s  res- 
cuer and  his  household.  Let.  V.  Alan  ridicules  Darsie's  romantic  disposition  — 
Herries’  visit.  Let.  VI.  Darsie  is  intrusted  to  the  care  of  Joshua  Geddes.  Let. 
VII.  Darsie  at  Mt.  Sharon  — The  Quaker's  home,  sister  and  history.  Let.  VIII. 
A lady  in  a green  mantle  calls  on  Alan  in  Darsie’s  behalf  — Alan  urges  Darsie's  re- 
turn. Let.  IX.  Alexander  Fairford  to  Darsie  — He  desires  the  friends  to  be  sepa- 
rated until  Alan  is  settled  in  his  profession.  Let.  X.  Darsie  determines  to  pene- 
trate the  mystery  that  envelops  him  at  any  risk— The  adventurous  Darsie  becomes 
acquainted  with  Wandering  Willie.  Let.  XI.  Darsie  and  the  blind  fiddler  journey 
together— Wandering  Willie’s  talc  of  the  Redgauntlet  family.  Let.  XII.  Darsie  as 
a fiddler  — Dame  Martin's  partiality  — The  lady  in  the  green  mantle  warns  Darsie 
of  danger  — Darsie  inquires  into  Alan's  sentiments  before  he  abandon  himself  to 
the  charms  of  the  Green  Mantle.  Let.  XIII.  Alan  informs  Darsie  that  he  is  heart- 


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whole  — Peter  Peebles.  Narrative.  Ch.  I.  Alexander  Fairford  and  his  son  Alan  — 
Alan's  lonely  preparation  for  Peebles  against  Plainstanes  — The  day  of  the  trial  — 
The  letter— Alan's  flight  from  the  scene  of  his  flattering  success.  II.  Alan  hastens 
to  search  for  his  missing  friend  — His  father's  disappointment.  III.  Darsie’s  jour- 
nal — A retrospect  — He  accompanies  Geddes  to  the  fisheries,  where  trouble  is  an- 
ticipated — Faithful  John  Davies.  IV.  Darsie's  journal  continued  — Darsie  a 
wounded  prisoner — Visions  of  “ G.  M.”  V.  Darsie's  journal  continued — “You 
are  a prisoner  by  competent  authority  . . . supported  by  adequate  power.”  VI. 
Darsie's  journal  continued  — Darsie  and  his  captor  before  Squire  Foxley  and  Clerk 
Nicholas — The  terrible  frown  resembling  a horse-shoe  — Poor  Peter  Peebles.  VII. 
Darsie’s  journal  continued  — Peebles  in  pursuit  of  his  truant  attorney — Darsie 
continues  an  unwilling  prisoner.  VIII.  Darsie's  meditations  — Darsie’s  counte- 
nance contracted  into  a frown  resembling  that  of  Herries  — History  of  the  fatal 
mark  of  the  Redgauntlet  family — ‘*1  wished  you  to  revisit  England,  . . . because 
my  rights  over  you  would  revive.”  IX.  Darsie's  journal  continued  — Darsie  feels 
that  the  fiddler  and  “ G.  M."  are  near  — Darsie  compelled  to  prepare  for  a journey 
in  female  attire.  X.  Alan  Fairford  seeking  his  friend.  XI.  Alan  dines  with  Pro- 
vost Crosbie  Pate-in-Peril  Conversation  concerning  the  Redgauntlet  family 
— Alan  requests  Maxwell's  assistance.  XII.  Crosbie  advises  Alan  to  read  Max- 
well's letter  — Maxwell's  instructions  — Alan  and  the  canting  hypocrite,  Trumbull. 
XIII.  Alan  in  the  secret  retreat  of  the  smugglers  — Alan  on  board  the  Jumping 
Jenny.  XIV.  Nanty  Ewart  relates  his  history  and  opinions  to  Alan.  XV.  Alan 
arrives  at  Crackenthorp's  and  proceeds  on  to  Fairladies.  XVI.  The  Misses  Ar- 
thuret's  idolatry  of  Father  Buonaventure  — Alan's  interview  with  the  father  — The 
imperious  beauty— Alan's  conjectures.  XVII.  Darsie  travels  in  female  attire  with 
the  adored  Green  Mantle  lady,  whom  he  finds  to  be  his  sister.  XVIII.  Lilias  relates 
to  her  brother  the  history  of  the  house  of  Redgauntlet.  XIX.  Sir  Arthur  Darsie 
Redgauntlet  has  anxious  fears  — Redgauntlet  threatens  his  nephew  if  he  refuses 
to  act  with  the  Jacobites  — Arrival  at  Crackenthorp's.  XX.  Guests  at  Cracken- 
thorp's—Geddes’  solicitude  for  Darsie— Peebles  again— Ewart  and  Peter  the  Cruel. 
XXI.  Alan  and  Redgauntlet  — Geddes  undaunted.  XXII.  Redgauntlet  forces  his 
nephew  into  the  Jacobite  gathering— Charles  Edward's  obstinacy.  XXIII.  Treach- 
ery and  death — The  prisoners  — Alan  Fairford  and  Lilias  Redgauntlet— Peebles 
finds  his  attorney  — General  Campbell  courteously  disperses  the  Jacobites  — Red- 
gauntlet's  farewell  — Conclusion  by  Dr.  Dryasdust. 


THE  BETROTHED.* 


1 Widowed  wife  and  wedded  maid. 
Betroth'd,  betrayer  and  betray'd.” 


ARGUMENT. 

THE  BETROTHED  illustrates  the  social  confusion  resulting  from 
the  Crusader’s  long  absence  in  Palestine.  The  romance  is  laid 
during  the  wars  upon  the  Welsh  marches  at  the  time  Archbishop 
Baldwin  was  preaching  a Crusade,  during  the  reign  of  Henry  II  of 
England. 

Abbess  of  Benedictine  Nunnery.  Eveline  Berenger's  aunt. 
Her  orphaned  niece  sought  her  protection,  but  found  her  haughty, 
severe  and  overbearing.  Nevertheless  she  loved  Eveline,  and  had 
sound  judgment  mingled  with  her  Norman  pride,  intolerance  and 
sullen  dignity.  Ch.  xvi,  xvii,  xix,  xxi,  con.  See  Eveline  Beren- 
ger. 

Alberick.  Prince  Richard’s  squire.  Ch.  xxix. 

Aldrovand,  Father.  A Dominican  chaplain  to  the  Berengers. 
He  was  most  faithful  to  the  fatherless  Eveline.  As  he  had  been  a 
soldier  before  he  was  a monk,  he  was  able  to  manage  military  en- 
gines and  supervise  the  garrison.  King  Henry  sentenced  him  to 
convent  discipline  after  the  siege  and  capture  of  Garde  Doloureuse. 
Father  Aldrovand  afterward  returned  to  the  Castle,  and  found 
The  flesh-pots  of  Egypt  more  congenial  to  his  habits  than  the  meagre  fare  of 
his  convent.  Con. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xiii,  xvii,  xxii,  xxvii,  xxix,  xxxi, 
Con.  See  Eveline  Berenger. 

Alice.  An  attendant  upon  Eveline  Berenger.  Ch.  xxix. 

Amelot.  Damian  De  Lacy’s  gallant  and  devoted  page.  Ch.  xxi, 
xxii,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  con.  See  Rose  Flammock. 

* The  Betrothed  and  The  Talisman  constitute  the  Tales  of  the  Crusaders. 

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Archbishop  of  Canterbury,  and  Primate  of  England. 


The  successor  of  the  celebrated  Becket  had  neither  the  extensive  views  nor 
the  aspiring  spirit  of  that  redoubted  personage.  . . . The  advancement  of  the 
Crusade  was  the  chief  business  of  his  life,  . . . and  if  the  sense  of  possessing 
the  powers  of  eloquent  persuasion,  and  skill  to  bend  the  minds  of  men  to  his 
purpose,  was  blended  with  his  religious  zeal,  still  the  tenor  of  his  life,  and  af- 
terwards his  death  before  Ptolemais,  showed  that  the  liberation  of  the  Holy 
Sepulchre  from  the  inlidels  was  the  unfeigned  object  of  all  his  exertions.  . . . 
A man  of  handsome  and  stately  form,  with  features  rather  too  severe  to  be 
pleasing,  ...  in  all  the  pomp  of  ecclesiastical  dignity.  Ch.  xviii. 

Ch.  i,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx. 

Berenger,  Lady  Eveline.  The  beautiful  daughter  of  Raymond 
Berenger,  and  mistress  of  the  Castle  of  Garde  Doloureuse.  Early 
deprived  of  her  father,  she  endured  her  sorrows  and  executed  her 
duties  with  heroism.  In  accordance  with  a vow,  she  became  be- 
trothed to  her  deliverer  from  the  besieging  Welsh,  the  elderly  Hugo 
de  Lacy.  During  his  three  years’  absence  upon  a Crusade,  there 
developed  an  unconfessed  love  between  his  nephew,  Damian,  and 
Eveline.  As  she  sheltered  Damian  de  Lacy  when  he  was  wounded 
and  unjustly  accused  of  treason,  her  estates  were  declared  forfeited, 
and  her  maiden  honor  slandered.  Hugo  de  Lacy  returned  at  this 
crisis,  and  vindicated  the  conduct  of  his  nephew  and  Eveline  Ber- 
enger, and  consented  to  their  union.  Ch.  i,  iii.  iv,  v,  vi,  viii,  ix,  x, 
xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi.  xvii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi, 
xxvii,  xx  viii,  xxix,  xxx,  con. 


Berenger,  Sir  Raymond.  A sagacious  Norman,  who  had  long 
defended  his  border  Castle  of  Garde  Doloureuse  against  the  Welsh 
prince,  Gwenwyn.  During  a truce,  the  Prince  insinuated  that  the 
Norman’s  success  was  due  to  the  strength  of  his  Castle,  and  Beren- 
enger  hastily  replied  that  if  there  should  be  war  between  them 
again,  he  would  meet  him  upon  the  open  plain.  * Berenger  subse- 
quently refused  Gwenwyn’s  proposals  for  his  daughter’s  hand.  An 
avenging  horde  of  Welsh  advanced  upon  the  Castle,  so  Berenger 
went  forth  with  his  slight  garrison,  and  was  slain.  He  said: 

k*  I die  to  save  my  name  from  dishonour;  but  alas ! I must  leave  on  my  mem- 
ory the  charge  of  imprudence.”  Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  x.  See  Gwenwyn. 

Berwine.  Erwengarde’s  favorite  attendant.  Ch.  xiii,  xiv. 

Blanche.  Eveline  Berenger’s  servant.  Ch.  xv. 

Brengwain.  Gwenwyn’s  childless  and  neglected  wife,  whom  he 
wishes  to  divorce  in  order  to  marry  Eveline  Berenger.  Ch.  i.  See 
Gwenwyn. 


THE  BETROTHED. 


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Cadwallon.  Gwenwyn’s  devoted  and  war-singing  minstrel.  Under 
the  name  of  Renault  Vidal,  he  attaches  himself  to  Hugo  de  Lacy, 
with  the  intention  of  avenging  his  Prince’s  death.  His  admiration 
for  his  intended  victim  restrains  his  desire  for  vengeance,  but  at 
length  he  mistakes  Randal  de  Lacy  for  the  Constable,  and  kills 
him.  Cadwallon  was  speedily  executed.  Ch.  i,  ii,  xviii,  xix,  xxix, 
xxx,  xxxi.  See  Hugo  de  Lacy;  Gwenwyn. 

Caradoc  of  Menwygent.  Gwenwyn’s  ambitious  young  minstrel, 
who  achieved  a brief  triumph  by  celebrating  in  a fervid  love  poem 
Gwenwyn’s  passion  for  Eveline  Berenger.  Ch.  ii.  See  Gwenwyn. 

Dawfyd.  A one-eyed  Welsh  robber.  Ch.  xxiii,  xxv. 

De  Lacy,  Sir  Damian.  Hugo  de  Lacy’s  handsome  and  gallant 
nephew  and  heir.  He  loved  his  uncle’s  betrothed,  Eveline  Beren- 
ger, and  was  desperate  in  battle,  and  careless  of  his  life.  As  Eve- 
line’s guardian  during  his  uncle’s  absence,  he  conducted  himself 
with  honor  and  discretion,  but  his  enemies  tortured  his  acts  into 
disloyalty  to  the  King  and  his  uncle.  Hugo  de  Lacy  convinced 
himself  of  Damian’s  innocence  and  affection,  and  resigned  Eveline 
to  the  noble  young  knight,  who  afterward  ranked  high  in  England's 
chivalry.  Ch.  ix,  x,  xi,  xiv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiv,  xxv, 
xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx,  con.  See  Eveline  Berenger. 

De  Lacy,  Sir  Hugo.  Constable  of  Chester,  renowned  in  war  and 
politics.  He  was  middle-aged,  stern  and  abrupt  in  his  language, 
and  deficient  in  graces  of  manner  and  person,  but  dignified  in  his 
conduct,  and  strong  and  noble  in  character.  He  avenged  Raymond 
Berenger’s  death,  and  was  betrothed  to  his  daughter,  Eveline. 
Archbishop  Baldwin  forced  him  to  fulfill  his  Crusader’s  vows,  and, 
returning  to  England  after  three  years  of  fatigues  and  disappoint- 
ments, he  learns  that  his  nephew,  Damian,  was  imprisoned  for  al- 
leged treason,  and  was  believed  to  be  Eveline  Berenger’s  paramour. 
He  proved  the  charges  against  Eveline  and  Damian  to  be  false,  and 
then  commanded  their  nuptials. 

There  was  nothing  in  the  manner  of  the  Constable  towards  his  nephew  and 
his  bride,  which  could  infer  a regret  of  the  generous  self-denial  which  he  had 
exercised  in  favour  of  their  youthful  passion.  But  he  soon  after  accepted  a high 
command  in  the  troops  destined  to  invade  Ireland;  and  his  name  is  found 
among  the  highest  in  the  roll  of  chivalrous  Normans  who  first  united  that  fair 
island  to  the  English  crown.  Con. 

Ch.  i,  ix,  x,  xi,  xiii,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi, 
con.  See  Eveline  Berenger;  Damian  de  Lacy. 


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De  Lacy,  Randal.  A profligate  and  treacherous  kinsman  to  Hugo 
and  Damian  de  Lacy.  Ch.  x,  xvi,  xvii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi. 
See  Cadwallon. 

Einion,  Father.  Gwenwyn’s  able  and  politic  chaplain.  Ch.  i,  ii. 

Ermengarde.  Lady  of  Boldringham;  Eveline’s  wealthy  and  ven- 
erable Saxon  hinswoman.  She  hated  the  Normans,  and  clung 
tenaciously  to  her  race’s  customs.  She  was  imperious  and  vindic- 
tive, and,  in  compliance  with  a family  custom,  forced  Eveline  to 
occupy  a haunted  chamber.  Ch.  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  con. 

Flammock,  Rose.  A fair  Fleming;  trusted  friend  and  bower- 
maiden  to  Eveline  Berenger.  A reserved  manner  and  infantine 
countenance  hid  a soul  of  fire,  which  inspired  her  to  act  in  the 
interests  of  her  father,  her  race  and  her  mistress.  She  afterward 
was  married  to  Amelot.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  vi,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv, 
xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xix,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxx, 
con.  See  Eveline  Berenger. 

Flammock,  Wilkin.  A thrifty  Flemish  weaver,  to  whom  Raymond 
Berenger  intrusted  his  castle  and  his  daughter.  He  was  phlegmatic 
and  stubborn,  but  had  solid  sense,  honest  worth  and  unswerving 
loyalty.  His  affection  for  his  daughter,  Rose,  was  deep  and  unde- 
monstrative, and  his  business  success  was  recognized  by  a royal 
appointment  as  mayor  of  the  Flemish  community.  Ch.  iii,  v,  vi, 
vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xiii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi, 
con.  See  Berenger  (Eveline  and  Raymond);  Rose  Flammock. 

Genvil,  Ralph.  Damian  de  Lacy’s  blunt  and  veteran  banner-man. 
Ch.  xxvii,  xxix. 

Gillian,  Dame.  Raoul’s  shrewish  wife,  and  tire-woman  to  Eveline 
Berenger.  She  was  a vain  and  comely  woman,  who  prided  herself 
on  her  wit  and  her  admirers.  She  had  been  a favorite  with  Ray- 
mond Berenger,  and  was  influenced  by  flattery  and  bribery  to 
intrigue  against  her  mistress.  In  her  latter  years  she  affected  the 
devotee.  Ch.  ix,  x,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxvi,  xxvii, 
xxx,  con. 

Gloucester,  Earl  of.  A celebrated  English  nobleman.  Ch.  xxix. 

Guarine,  Philip.  Hugo  de  Lacy’s  vigilant  and  devoted  squire. 
Ch.  xv,  xix,  xx,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi. 

Gwenwyn.  Prince  of  Powys-Land;  a ferocious  and  undaunted 
Welsh  chieftain,  who  was  engaged  in  defending  his  dilapidated 
principality  against  the  encroachments  of  the  border  Normans.  He 
killed,  in  battle,  Raymond  Berenger,  who  had  refused  him  his 
daughter’s  hand,  and  fell  himself,  pierced  through  by  Hugo  de 


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Lacy’s  lance.  Ch.  i,  ii,  iv,  ix,  x.  See  Raymond  Berenger;  Hugo 
de  Lacy. 

Hansen,  Neil.  A Flemish  soldier.  Ch.  v. 

Henry  II.  King  of  England. 

Henry  II.  . . . whose  life  is  a striking  illustration  . . . how  little  gratified 
ambition,  extended  power  and  the  highest  reputation  in  war  and  peace,  can  do 
towards  curing  the  wounds  of  domestic  affliction.  Ch.  xxix. 

Ch.  xxix,  xxxi,  con. 

Herbert,  Sir  William.  Hugo  de  Lacy’s  friend.  Ch.  xiii,  xv. 

Hundwolf.  Ermengarde’s  steward.  Ch.  xiii,  xiv. 

John,  Prince.  He  was  grasping  and  sensual,  and  at  variance  with 
his  brother,  Richard.  Ch.  xxix.  See  Prince  John,  in  “ Ivanhoe .” 

Jorworth.  Gwenwyn’s  uncouth  envoy  to  Raymond  Berenger.  He 
was  outwitted  by  Flammock,  whom  he  endeavored  to  influence  to 
exchange  his  daughter,  Rose,  for  a certain  number  of  cattle.  Ch.  ii, 
v,  vii. 

Mahound.  Raoul’s  old  and  vicious  Arab  horse.  Ch.  xiii,  xxx. 

Margery,  Mrs.  Eveline  Berenger’s  nurse,  and  a pious  frequenter 
of  Father  Aldrovand’s  society.  Ch.  ix,  x,  xiii,  xxii,  xxvii. 

Miller,  Hob.  An  insurgent.  Ch.  xxvii,  xxix.  See  Wenlock. 

Mistress  of  the  Novices.  An  inmate  of  the  Benedictine  Convent; 
“An  ancient,  sad  and  virtuous  person.”  Ch.  xvii. 

Monthermer,  Guy  de.  An  enemy  to  the  house  of  Lacy.  Ch. 
xxviii,  xxix. 

Morgan.  A Welsh  guardsman.  Ch.  ii. 

Morolt,  Dennis.  Raymond  Berenger’s  faithful  squire.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  x. 

Pontays,  Stephen.  A Norman  veteran.  Ch.  xxvii. 

Raoul.  The  crabbed  old  huntsman  at  Garde  Doloureuse.  He  was 
tall,  thin  and  sharp-featured.  He  lived  in  perpetual  discord  with 
his  coquettish  wife,  Dame  Gillian,  and  in  malicious  hatred  of  her 
admirers.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  ix,  xiii,  xvii,  xxiii,  xxx,  con.  See  Dame 
Gillian. 

Reinold.  The  old  and  important-feeling  Butler  at  Garde  Doloureuse. 
Ch.  iii. 

Richard,  Prince.  Coeur  de  Lion.  He  carried  the  Castle  of  Garde 
Doloureuse  by  a fierce  assault.  King  Henry  said: 

Alas  ! as  much  too  hot  as  his  brother  is  too  cold.  . . . Speak  not  of  comfort  to 
a father,  whose  sons  are  at  discord  with  each  other,  and  agree  only  in  their  dis- 
obedience to  him.  Ch.  xxix. 

Ch.  xxix.  See  Richard,  in  “ Ivanhoe  ” and  “ The  Talisman .” 


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Steward  of  Garde  Doloureuse.  A pompous  functionary,  who  en- 
gaged in  a flirtation  with  Dame  Gillian.  Ch.  xiii,  xxiii.  See  Dame 
Gillian. 

Ternotte.  Eveline  Berenger’s  attendant.  Ch.  xv. 

The  Betrothed.  See  Eveline  Berenger. 

The  Chancellor.  An  official  in  attendance  upon  King  Henry.  Ch. 

xxix. 

The  Chaplain.  An  obsequious  attendant  upon  Archbishop  Baldwin. 
Ch.  xviii. 

The  Leech.  A conceited  pedant,  given  to  technical  phraseology. 
Ch.  xvii. 

The  Paritor  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Court.  An  insolent  officer. 
Ch.  xvii. 

Thryme.  Ermengarde’s  old  wolf-dog.  Ch.  xiii. 

Vanda.  The  traditionary  spirit  in  Eveline  Berenger’s  family.  Ch. 
xiii,  xv. 

Vidal,  Renault.  See  Cadwallon. 

Vorst,  Peterkin.  A faithful  Flemish  sentinel  at  Garde  Doloureuse. 
Ch.  viii. 

Wenlock,  Wild.  A licentious  kinsman  to  the  De  Lacy  family,  who 
was  killed  by  Hob  Miller,  into  whose  family  he  had  brought  shame. 
Ch.  xxvii-xxix. 


SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1832).  I.  Wars  of  the  Marches  of  Wales —Archbishop  Baldwin 
preaches  a Crusade  — Prince  Gwenvvyn  solicits  the  hand  of  Eveline  Berenger.  II. 
Gwenwyn's  feast— The  Welsh  bards— The  rejected  alliance  — Preparations  for 
vengeance.  III.  Berenger's  oath  —The  charge  to  Flammock.  IV.  Eveline  watches 
the  conflict  — Berenger’s  death  — Dennis  Morolt—  An  apprehensive  garrison.  V. 
Eveline  in  the  chapel  — Flammock  and  the  Welsh  envoy  — Suspected  treason.  VI. 
The  heroic  Eveline's  vow  to  the  benignant  Virgin  —The  imperturbable  Flammock. 
VII.  Explanation  between  Father  Aldrovand  and  Flammock —Jorworth  deceived 
—The  expected  attack.  VIII.  Eveline  inspires  the  garrison  — Father  Aldrovand 
as  a soldier— The  relieved  sentinel.  IX.  The  distant  sound  — Hugo  de  Lacy 
defeats  the  Welsh  — Damian  de  Lacy.  X.  Damian  as  his  uncle’s  envoy— Effects 
of  the  battle  — Funeral  of  Raymond  Berenger — The  peddler.  XI.  Preparations  for 
the  interview —Appearance  of  Hugo  de  Lacy.  Constable  of  Chester — Proposal  of 
marriage.  XII.  Rose  and  Eveline  discuss  the  Constable’s  proposal.  XIII.  Eve- 
line’s journey  toward  the  convent  — Eveline  and  her  Saxon  aunt,  Ermengarde. 
XIV.  The  evening  at  Baldringham  —The  shriek.  XV.  Eveline’s  agitated  departure 
from  Baldringham  — Eveline's  experience  in  the  haunted  chamber— The  prophecy 
—The  unknown  sentinel.  XVI.  Eveline  at  the  Benedictine  Convent— The  Consta- 
ble's disinclination  to  the  Crusade  — Damian's  illness  — Randal  de  Lacy.  XVII. 
Preparation  for  the  betrothal  — Solicitude  for  Damian  — The  Archbishop’s  sum- 
mons. XVIII.  Baldwin,  Archbishop  of  Canterbury  — The  Constable  renews  his 


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Crusader**  vows  and  Damian  recovers.  XIX.  The  Constable's  reflections —The 
minstrel —The  Abbess’ opposition —The  marriage  delayed.  XX.  Hugo  de  Lacy's 
absence  limited  to  three  years— The  minstrel’s  song.  XXI.  The  guardianship  of 
Eveline  intrusted  to  Damian  upon  Flammock’s  refusal  to  undertake  it  — Return  to 
Garde  Doloureuse.  XXII.  Monotonous  life  at  the  Castle  — Damian  and  Eveline. 
XXIII.  Randal  de  Lacy  as  a hawk  merchant  — Eveline’s  capture.  XXIV.  Eve- 
line’s imprisonment —The  wounded  Damian — The  rescuing  Flammock.  XXV.  A 
retrospect.  XXVI.  Contrary  to  Rose’s  wishes,  Eveline  insists  that  Damian  shall 
be  nursed  at  the  Castle.  XXVII.  Injustice  to  Damian  — Eveline  and  the  rebellious 
soldiers — The  insurgents’  victory.  XXVIII.  Damian’s  generosity  and  sorrow  — 
Eveline’s  fidelity  to  the  disappointed  Constable  — “ Betrothed,  Betrayer.”  XXIX. 
Three  months  afterward— Return  of  the  Constable  — Guarine’s  dislike  of  the 
minstrel  — King  Henry  before  the  Castle  — Rumored  amour  between  Eveline  and 
Damian— Flammock  seeks  terms  with  King  Henry —Fraternal  animosities  — 
Richard  carries  the  Castle  by  assault  — Fate  of  the  inmates.  XXX.  The  rejected 
hand— The  Constable’s  suspicions  removed  — Randal’s  treachery.  XXXI.  Ran- 
dal’s murder —The  Constable  intercedes,  in  vain,  for  Cadwallon.  Conclusion  — 
The  unhappy  Eveline— The  vision  — Hugo  de  Lacy,  in  disguise,  visits  his  impris- 
oned nephew  — The  Constable  resigns  Eveline  — Marriage  of  Damian  and  Eveline 
— Amelot  and  Rose  —The  Constable  and  the  Irish  wars  — Eveline’s  provision  for 
her  household— Visit  of  her  aunts  — Eveline’s  happiness. 


THE  TALISMAN.* 

A ROMANCE. 


ARGUMENT. 

rpHIS  romance  is  laid  during  the  truce  with  Saladin,  which  pre- 
ceded  the  abandonment  of  the  Crusade  that  had  been  led  by 
Richard  I of  England. 

The  Talisman  was  a pebble,  possessing  medical  properties,  which 
belonged  to  Saladin.  He  kept  it  in  a silken  purse.  It  was  dipped 
into  a goblet  of  water,  that  was  then  given  to  the  patient  to  drink  and 
be  cured.  

Abdallah  el  Hadgi.  A Saracen  envoy  to  King  Richard.  Ch. 
xxvii. 

Adonbec.  See  Saladin. 

Allen,  Long.  An  English  soldier.  Ch.  xx,  xxi. 

Amaury,  Giles.  Grand  Master  of  the  Templars,  and  member  of 
the  Council  of  the  Princes  of  the  Crusade;  a “ dark  and  mysterious 
priest-soldier.”  He  plotted  against  King  Richard’s  life,  and  was 
slain  by  Saladin.  Ch.  vi,  ix,  x,  xi,  xix,  xxiv,  xxvii,  xxviii.  See 
Montserrat. 

Berengaria,  Queen.  King  Richard’s  beautiful,  capricious  and 
frolicsome  Consort.  Ch.  xiii,  xvi,  xvii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii, 
xxviii.  See  Kenneth;  Edith  Plantagenet. 

Blacklees,  Tomalin.  An  English  soldier.  Ch.  xx,  xxi. 

Blondel.  See  De  Nesle. 

Calista.  Lady  of  Mountfa^on;  the  Queen’s  wily  bower- woman.  Ch. 
xiii,  xvi,  xvii,  xx,  xxv. 

Champagne,  Henry,  Earl  of.  A French  member  of  the  Council 
of  the  Princes  of  the  Crusade.  Ch.  xix,  xxiv. 

De  Nesle,  Blondel.  King  Richard’s  bright-eyed  minstrel.  Ch. 
xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii. 

* See  foot-note  on  page  269. 

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De  Vaux,  Lord.  Sir  Thomas  de  Multon,  Lord  of  Gisland  in  Cum- 
berland; a rough  baron,  who  faithfully  nursed  King  Richard  during 
a severe  illness.  Ch.  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xv,  xviii,  xx,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii. 

Enguerrand.  A Crusader,  and  brother  to  Montserrat.  Ch.  xxiv. 

Florise,  Lady.  One  of  the  Queen’s  attendants.  Ch.  xiii,  xvii. 

Guenevra.  Nectabanus’  wife;  an  ugly  dwarf,  and  slave  to  the 
Queen.  Ch.  v,  xx.  See  Nectabanus. 

Hassan.  Saladin’s  minstrel.  Ch.  xxii. 

Hunter,  Dick.  An  English  soldier.  Ch.  xx,  xxi. 

Ilderim.  See  Saladin. 

Jerusalem,  Patriarch  of.  A member  of  the  Council  of  the  Princes 
of  the  Crusade.  Ch.  xix. 

Josceline,  Sir.  King  Richard’s  esquire.  Ch.  ix,  xx. 

Kenneth  the  Scot.  Knight  of  the  Couchant  Leopard;  a valiant 
Crusader,  who  had  a chivalric  love  for  Edith  Plantagenet.  The 
mirth-loving  Queen  lured  him  from  his  charge  of  the  English  ban- 
ner with  a supposed  message  from  Edith.  The  banner  was  stolen 
during  his  absence,  and  his  faithful  hound  wounded.  He  attempted 
no  explanation  or  defense,  and  was  condemned  to  death.  Richard 
spares  his  life  to  the  prayer  of  his  Arabian  physician  (Saladin),  and 
Kenneth  is  banished  to  the  Saracen  camp.  Saladin  sent  him  as  a 
present  to  King  Richard,  disguised  as  Zohauk,  the  dumb  Nubian 
slave.  Kenneth  prevents  the  King’s  assassination,  and,  with  the 
aid  of  his  dog,  discovers  Montserrat  to  be  the  thief  of  the  banner. 
Richard,  penetrating  his  disguise,  appointed  him  the  champion  for 
England,  and  Montserrat  was  vanquished  in  the  combat  that  fol- 
lowed. Kenneth  is  then  recognized  to  be  David  Earl  of  Hunting- 
don, Prince  Royal  of  Scotland.  Int.  (1832),  ch.  i,  ii,  lii,  iv,  v,  vii,  ix, 
xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvii,  xxviii.  See 
Edith  Plantagenet. 

Leopold.  Archduke  of  Austria,  and  member  of  the  Council  of  the 
Princes  of  the  Crusade;  an  awkward,  sluggish  Prince,  who  was  de- 
spised by  Richard,  and  who,  in  return,  regarded  the  English  King 
with  suspicious  hatred.  Ch.  vi,  xi,  xix,  xxiv,  xxvii,  xxviii.  See 
Richard  I. 

Loredani,  Giacomo.  King  Richard’s  interpreter.  Ch.  viii. 

Montserrat,  Conrade,  Marquis  of.  A handsome,  intriguing  and 
ambitious  member  of  the  Council  of  the  Princes  of  the  Crusade.  De- 
siring the  abandonment  of  the  Crusade,  he  purloined  the  banner  of 
England.  He  hoped  that  Richard’s  suspicions  would  fall  on  France 
or  Austria,  and  the  war  would  thus  end  in  an  irreconcilable  quar- 


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rel.  He  was  defeated  in  a subsequent  combat  with  Kenneth,  and 
killed  by  his  accomplice,  Giles  Amaury.  Int.  (1832),  ch.  vi.  ix,  x, 
xi,  xix,  xxiv,  xxvii,  xxviii.  See  Giles  Amaury;  Kenneth. 

Nectabanus.  The  Queen’s  mischievous  slave.  Ch.  v,  xii,  xx,  xxviii. 

Neville,  Sir  Henry.  King  Richard’s  chamberlain;  a frank  Eng- 
lish baron.  Ch.  xv,  xx,  xxi,  xxv. 

Philip  Augustus.  The  subtle  and  accomplished  King  of  France. 
He  was  jealous  of  King  Richard’s  fame,  and  secretly  resented  the 
insolent  presumption  of  one  whom  he  considered  a vassal  of  France. 
It  was  principally  due  to  his  intrigues  that  the  Crusade  was  aban- 
doned. He  discreetly  avoided  quarreling  with  his  rival,  to  whom 
he  said : 

k*  The  only  strife  between  the  Lions  of  England  and  the  Lilies  of  France  shall 
be,  which  shall  be  carried  deepest  into  the  ranks  of  the  infidels."  Ch.  xi. 

Ch.  vi,  xi,  xix,  xxiv,  xxvii.  See  Richard  I. 

Plantagenet,  Edith.  King  Richard’s  accomplished  kinswoman. 
Kenneth  wore  her  colors,  and  Saladin  was  her  rejected  suitor. 
Saladin  said: 

" Less  than  absolute  adoration  must  not  be  yielded  to  her  of  the  dark  tresses 
and  nobly-speaking  eye.  She  . . . hath,  in  her  noble  port  and  majestic  mien, 
something  at  once  pure  and  firm."  Ch.  xxiii. 

The  Queen  was  jealous  of  Edith’s  intellectual  superiority,  and  in- 
dulged in  a joke  at  her  expense  which  brought  the  Princess  indig- 
nant pain,  arid  resulted  in  temporary  disgrace  to  the  knight,  Ken- 
neth. Subsequently,  Kenneth  was  discovered  to  be  Prince  David  of 
Scotland,  and  he  “ was  espoused  by  Edith  Plantagenet.” 

Int.  (1832),  ch.  iv,  xiii,  xvi,  xvii,  xx,  xxiii,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii. 
See  Kenneth;  Saladin. 

Richard  I.  King  of  England;  Coeur  de  Lion.  His  world- wide  re- 
nown, together  with  his  arrogant  obstinacy,  brought  upon  him  the 
envy  and  hatred  of  his  colleagues.  His  frank  and  chivalrous  traits 
enabled  him  to  somewhat  counterbalance  the  evils  of  his  fiercer 
nature.  In  his  enthusiasm  for  knightly  glory,  he  clung  to  the  Cru- 
sade long  after  his  brother  adventurers  felt  it  to  be  hopeless.  There 
came  a bitter  moment  to  him,  when  the  inspiration  of  his  example, 
as  well  as  the  strength  of  his  purpose,  could  no  longer  continue  the 
enterprise.  Int.  (1832),  ch.  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xi,  xv,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx, 
xxi,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii.  See  Leopold;  Philtp  Augustus; 
also  Richard,  in  “ Ivanhoe .” 

Roswal.  Kenneth’s  sagacious  greyhound.  Ch.  vii.  xii,  xiii,  xxiv.  See 
Kenneth. 

Saladin.  Sultan  of  the  Saracens. 


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With  the  looks  and  manners  of  one  on  whose  brow  Nature  had  written,  “ This 
is  a king!"*  Ch.  xxvii. 

Disguised  as  “ llderim  of  Kurdistan,  called  Sheerkohf,”  he  has  an 
encounter  with  Kenneth  in  the  desert.  Desiring  to  see  the  far-famed 
Christian  beauties,  he  ventures  to  the  Christian  camp  as  the  Arabian 
physician,  Adonbec,  and  cures  the  sick  King  of  England  with  his 
Talisman.  He  becomes  a victim  to  Edith  Plantagenet’s  charms, 
but  she  scorns  to  be  “ the  head  of  a harem  of  heathen  concubines.” 
He  was  remarkable  for  courtesy,  delicacy  and  wisdom,  as  well  as 
personal  prowess  and  military  genius.  He  sent  the  Talisman  as  a 
“nuptial  gift  ” to  Edith  and  Kenneth. 

Int.  (1832),  ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xi,  xiv,  xviii,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxvii, 
xxviii.  See  Kenneth;  Edith  Plantagenet. 

Salisbury,  Earl  of.  King  Richard’s  bastard  brother. 

The  most  goodly  person  in  the  army,  . . . William  with  the  Long  Sword,  Earl 
of  Salisbury,  the  offspring  of  Henry  the  Second’s  amour  with  the  celebrated 
Rosamond  of  Woodstock.  Ch.  xxiv. 

Ch.  xi,  xxiv,  xxviii. 

Schwanker,  Jonas.  Jester  to  the  Archduke  Leopold.  Ch.  xi,  xxiv. 

Scotland,  David,  Prince  of.  See  Kenneth. 

Spruch-Sprecher.  An  attendant  upon  Leopold  of  Austria. 

This  person's  capacity  in  the  household  of  the  Archduke  was  somewhat  be- 
twixt that  of  a minstrel  and  a counsellor;  he  was  by  turns  a flatterer,  a poet  and 
an  orator,  and  those  who  desired  to  be  well  with  the  Duke  generally  studied  to 
gain  the  good-will  of  the  spruch-sprecher.  Ch.  xi. 

Ch.  xi,  xxiv. 

Strauchan.  Kenneth’s  faithful  squire.  Ch.  vii,  xxviii. 

The  Charegite  Assassin.  A fanatical  Saracen,  disguised  as  a 
Marabout,  who  was  killed  in  his  attempt  to  murder  King  Richard. 
Ch.  xix,  xx,  xxi.  See  Kenneth. 

The  Hospitallers  of  St.  John  of  Jerusalem,  Grand  Master 

of.  Member  of  the  Council  of  the  Princes  of  the  Crusade;  a sordid 
miser.  Ch.  vi,  xxiv. 

Theodoric  of  Engaddi.  An  old  hermit  and  mad  Carmelite  monk, 
clad  in  goat-skin.  He  had  a recognized  influence  in  both  armies, 
and  was  a medium  of  communication  between  the  Christians  and 
Saracens.  He  inflicted  severe  penances  on  himself,  and  was  sup- 
posed to  have  supernatural  attributes.  His  life  was  passed  between 
labors  for  the  Church  and  remorse  for  a youthful  passion  and  its  sad 
consequences.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  xvii,  xviii,  xxviii. 

Tyre,  Archbishop  of.  Member  of  the  Council  of  the  Princes  of  the 
Crusade.  A stately  prelate,  greatly  beloved  by  King  Richard.  Ch. 
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Venice,  Proveditore  of.  A prudent  and  “mean-looking”  mem- 
ber of  the  Council  of  the  Princes  of  the  Crusade.  Ch.  xxiv. 
Wallenrode,  Earl  of.  A Hungarian  Crusader,  who  struck  with  his 
sword  at  the  King  of  England,  who  had  placed  his  foot  on  the 
Austrian  banner. 

King  Richard  . . . grasped  the  tall  Hungarian  round  the  waist,  and  . . . 
hurled  him  backwards  with  such  violence  that  the  mass  flew  as  if  discharged 
from  a military  engine,  not  only  through  the  ring  of  spectators  who  witnessed 
the  extraordinary  scene,  but  over  the  edge  of  the  mount  itself,  down  the  steep 
side  of  which  Wallenrode  rolled  headlong,  until  pitching  at  length  upon  his 
shoulder  he  dislocated  the  bone,  and  lay  like  one  dead.  Ch.  xi. 

Ch.  xi.  See  Richard  I. 

Woodstall,  Henry.  An  English  soldier.  Ch.  xx,  xxi. 

Zohauk.  The  Nubian  slave.  See  Kenneth. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1832).  I.  Combat  between  the  Saracen  and  the  Scot.  II.  They 
continue  their  journey  together.  III.  They  visit  Theodoric  of  Engaddi.  IV.  Ken- 
neth in  the  subterranean  chapel— The  procession  — The  roses.  V.  Kenneth  and 
the  dwarfs.  VI.  The  sick  King  of  England  and  his  faithful  nurse,  Lord  De  Vaux. 
VII.  Kenneth  brings  Richard  an  Arabian  physician.  VIII.  Sir  Kenneth's  squire 
and  the  physician.  IX.  Kenneth  and  the  King  — Richard's  visitors — Richard 
under  treatment.  X.  Montserrat  and  the  Grand  Master  of  the  Templars'  privy 
council  together.  XI.  Leopold,  Archduke  of  Austria— His  household  — Montser- 
rat works  on  his  jealousy  of  Richard — The  displaced  banner  of  England  — Richard's 
rage  — King  Philip  and  his  remonstrance  — Kenneth's  trust.  XII.  " Tell  him  that 
the  hand  which  dropped  roses  can  bestowe  laurels."  XIII.  Kenneth  decoyed  from 
duty  by  the  mirth-loving  Queen — Distress  of  Edith  and  the  Knight— The  wounded 
hound  and  lost  banner.  XIV.  The  knight  and  the  Arabian  physician.  XV.  Ken- 
neth informs  the  King  of  the  loss  of  the  banner,  and  is  condemned  to  death.  XVI. 
Berengaria  and  Edith  go  to  the  King.  XVII.  Theodoric,  Edith  and  the  Queen 
plead,  in  vain,  for  Kenneth.  XVIII.  Kenneth's  life  granted  to  the  Arabian  phy- 
sician— Theodoric  relates  his  history  to  King  Richard.  XIX.  The  Archbishop  of 
Tyre  and  the  King  — King  Richard  before  the  assembled  Princes— The  plot  of  the 
Marquis  and  the  Templar.  XX.  The  Queen  and  her  lord  — Richard  and  his  kins- 
woman—The  Nubian  slave— The  Marabout.  XXI.  The  Nubian  saves  the  King’s 
life — The  sucked  wound — The  Nubian’s  method  of  detecting  the  purloiner  of 
England's  banner  — Saladin’s  proposal  to  the  Lady  Edith.  XXII.  Retrospect  — 
Kenneth  and  his  Saracen  master.  XXIII.  Kenneth  finds  a former  antagonist  in 
the  Arabian  sage  — Saladin’s  letter  to  Edith.  XXIV.  Roswal's  sagacity  discovers 
Montserrat  as  the  thief  of  the  banner— The  Council— The  challenged  Marquis. 

XXV.  The  Nubian  knows  Richard  has  penetrated  his  disguise— A trying  moment. 

XXVI.  Blondel  — Richard  and  Edith  converse  concerning  Saladin’s  proposal. 
XXVII.  Richard’s  despair  at  the  abandonment  of  the  Crusade  —The  meeting  of 
Saladin  and  Richard— Their  skill  at  arms.  XXVIII.  The  combat  — David  Earl  of 
Huntingdon,  Prince  Royal  of  Scotland  — Fate  of  the  Marquis  and  Templar  — 
Saladin  declines  Richard's  challenge,  and  gives  Edith  and  Kenneth  the  Talisman 
as  a nuptial  gift. 


WOODSTOCK; 

OR,  THE  CAVALIER. 

A TALE  OF  THE  YEAR  SIXTEEN  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-ONE. 


ARGUMENT. 

THIS  romance  is  laid  at  the  Royal  Lodge  of  Woodstock  and  its 
vicinity  after  the  battle  of  Worcester. 


Abney,  Young.  A royalist  who  fought  at  Worcester.  Ch.  ii. 

Acland,  Sir  Thomas.  A royalist  who  assisted  the  King’s  escape. 
Ch.  xxxii. 

Albany,  Joseph.  See  Dr.  Rochecliffe. 

Aylmer,  Mrs.  Alice  Lee’s  royalist  friend,  whose  husband  fell  at 
Naseby.  Ch.  xxxvii. 

Bevis.  Sir  Henry  Lee’s  “faithful  mastiff.’’  Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  xiii, 
xviii,  xix,  xxiv,  xxvi,  xxxi,  xxxiii,  xxxvii,  xxxviii.  See  Sir  Henry 
Lee. 

Bibbet.  General  Harrison’s  secretary,  between  whom  and  Desbor- 
ough’s  secretary,  Fibbet,  there  was  a perfect  understanding.  Ch. 
xii.  See  Fibbet. 

Bletson,  Joshua.  One  of  the  commissioners  appointed  for  the  se- 
questration of  Woodstock.  He  called  himself  a philosopher  in  pol- 
itics and  religion.  He  had  a secret  contempt  for  those  who  had 
not  reached  his  assumed  altitude  of  thought,  but  he  was  courteous 
in  his  manners,  and  too  cautious  to  obtrude  his  views  where  they 
would  be  offensive.  He  had  acted  cowardly  as  a soldier,  but  this 
conduct  was  overlooked  on  account  of  his  services  as  an  orator  in 
the  House  of  Commons.  He  was  an  atheist  and  ultra- democrat, 
but,  through  policy,  he  assented  to  the  present  government,  and  be- 
came Cromwell’s  tool.  Notwithstanding  he  longed  for  the  “ Reign 
of  Philosophers,’’  he  slept  with  the  bible  under  his  pillow  as  a pro- 
tection against  the  supposed  spiritual  disturbances  at  Woodstock. 

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He  was  a member  of  Harrington’s  Rota  Club.  Ch.  ii,  xi,  xii,  xv, 
xvi,  xxix.  See  Dr.  Rochecliffe. 

Buckingham,  George  Villiers,  Duke  of.  A member  of  King 
Charles’  dissolute  and  “ wandering  court.”  Ch.  xxiii,  xxxviii.  See 
Buckingham,  in  “ Peveril  of  the  Peak .” 

Charles  II.  The  exiled  King  of  England.  After  the  defeat  at 
Worcester  he  was  compelled  to  resort  to  many  disguises  for  safety, 
and  came  to  Woodstock  as  Albert  Lee’s  page,  Louis  Kerneguy,  “a 
raw  Scottish  lad.”  He  attempted  Alice  Lee’s  seduction,  and  was 
challenged  by  her  angry  lover,  Everard,  for  his  supposed  insolent 
rivalry.  Seeing  that  he  had  occasioned  an  unhappy  misunderstand- 
ing between  Alice  and  Everard,  Charles  generously  avowed  his  rank, 
and  thus  won  the  grateful  friendship  of  the  Roundhead  Colonel  and 
the  forgiveness  of  Alice.  The  vigilance  of  Cromwell  compelled  the 
King  to  fly  from  Woodstock,  and  on  his  restoration  he  remembered 
his  kind  protectors.  Ch.  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv, 
xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxvii,  xxxviii.  See  Alice  Lee;  also 
Charles  II,  in  “ Peveril  of  the  Peak." 

Clarendon,  Lord.  Chancellor  to  Charles  II.  Ch.  xxxviii. 

Cobb,  Ephraim.  A country  recruit  in  Cromwell’s  army.  Ch.  viii. 

Cromwell,  Miss.  Oliver  Cromwell’s  affectionate  daughter.  Ch.  viii, 
ix. 

Cromwell,  Oliver.  Lord-General  of  the  Army,  afterward  Protector 
of  the  Commonwealth. 

The  figure  of  Oliver  Cromwell  was,  as  is  generally  known,  in  no  way  prepos- 
sessing. He  was  of  middle  stature,  strongly  and  coarsely  made,  with  harsh  and 
severe  features,  indicative,  however,  of  much  natural  sagacity  and  depth  of 
thought.  His  eyes  were  grey  and  piercing;  his  nose  too  large  in  proportion  to 
his  other  features,  and  of  a reddish  hue.  . . . His  demeanour  was  so  blunt  as 
sometimes  might  be  termed  clownish,  yet  there  was  in  his  language  and  manner 
a force  and  energy  corresponding  to  his  character,  which  impressed  awe,  if  it 
did  not  impose  respect.  . . . His)  religion  must  always  be  a subject  of  much 
doubt.  . . . Unquestionably  there  was  a time  in  his  life  when  he  was  sincerely 
enthusiastic.  ...  On  the  other  hand,  there  were  periods  during  his  political 
career  when  we  certainly  do  him  no  injustice  in  charging  him  with  hypocritical 
affectation.  Ch.  viii. 

Ch.  vi,  viii,  ix,  xxx,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvii,  xxxviii. 

Desborough,  Colonel.  Cromwell’s  boorish  and  “ brutally  igno- 
rant” brother-in-law;  one  of  the  commissioners  appointed  for  the 
sequestration  of  Woodstock.  Ch.  ii,  xi,  xii,  xv,  xvi,  xxix.  See  Sir 
Henry  Lee. 

Everard,  Markham,  Colonel.  Sir  Henry  Lee’s  nephew  and  Alice 
Lee’s  lover.  Sir  Henry  was  alienated  from  Markham  on  account  of 


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political  differences,  and  prevented  all  communication  between  the 
cousins.  Nevertheless,  Colonel  Everard  constituted  himself  the 
guardian  of  the  welfare  of  Sir  Henry  and  his  daughter,  and  pre- 
vented the  sequestration  of  Woodstock.  Cromwell  prized  the 
adherence  of  the  distinguished  soldier,  Colonel  Everard,  and  his 
able  father.  They  were  Presbyterians,  and  moderate  in  their  enthu- 
siasm; both  having  opposed  the  King’s  execution.  Markham 
favored  Cromwell  placing  himself  at  the  head  of  the  government, 
believing  it  was  the  only  way  to  prevent  anarchy.  Colonel  Everard 
made  a courageous  but  unsuccessful  effort  to  solve  the  ghostly  mys- 
teries of  Woodstock.  While  the  King  was  in  disguise  at  Woodstock 
he  excited  Everard ’s  jealous  anger;  but  they  afterward  esteemed 
each  other,  and  Charles  influenced  Sir  Henry  Lee  to  consent  to  the 
marriage  of  Alice  and  Everard.  Colonel  Everard  was  indignant  at 
Cromwell  for  expecting  him  to  betray  Charles  to  the  Commonwealth, 
and  at  length  assisted  the  Restoration,  as  the  only  hope  for  a stable 
government.  Ch.  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii, 
xxiv,  xxv,  xxviii,  xxx,  xxxiii,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii.  See  Charles 
II;  Lee  (Alice  and  Sir  Henry). 

Everard,  Master.  A Roundhead;  Colonel  Everard’s  father;  a man 
of  fortune,  dignity  and  sagacity.  Ch.  ii,  v,  vi,  xxxvii.  See  Mark- 
ham Everard. 

Fibbet.  See  Tomkins. 

Gibbet.  Bletson’s  secretary.  Desborough  and  Harrison’s  secretaries 
were  called  Fibbet  and  Bibbet.  Ch.  xii.  See  Bletson. 

Gloucester,  Duke  of.  A brother  to  Charles  II.  Ch.  xxxviii. 

Gordon,  Rev.  A chaplain,  who  preached  energetically  in  Cromwell's 
interests.  Ch.  viii. 

Harrison,  General.  One  of  the  commissioners  appointed  for  the 
sequestration  of  Woodstock;  a cruel  soldier,  who  fanatically  be- 
lieved that  he  was  one  of  the  saints  destined  to  rule  the  world  in  the 
Millennium  or  Fifth  Monarchy,  then  thought  to  be  “ close  at  hand.” 
Nevertheless,  he  was  alert  upon  promoting  his  earthly  fortunes,  and 
was  visited  with  remorseful  visions.  Ch.  ii,  xi,  xii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xxix. 

Holdenough,  Nehemiah,  Rev.  An  irascible  Presbyterian  minis- 
ter, who  was  kind-hearted  and  courageous,  but  dogmatic  and  dis- 
putatious. Ch.  i,  x,  xii,  xvii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxiii,  xxxvi,  xxxvii. 

Humgudgeon,  Grace-be-here.  A fanatical  corporal  in  Cromwell’s 
army,  who  was  hurled  by  Albert  Lee  from  a high  tower  at  Wood- 
stock,  where  he  had  been  placed  as  a sentinel.  Ch.  xxxiii,  xxxiv. 


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Jellycot,  Joan.  Joliffe’s  infirm  old  housekeeper.  Ch.  iv,  xiii,  xxix, 
xxx  iii. 

Joliffe,  Joceline.  A stout  under-keeper  at  Woodstock.  He  was 
faithful  to  the  Lees  and  a devoted  royalist.  He  assisted  in  the 
spiritual  manifestations  at  the  Lodge,  and  killed  Tomkins,  who 
had  insulted  his  betrothed.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  v,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxiv, 
xxix,  xxxi,  xxxiii,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii. 

Jonathan.  One  of  General  Harmon’s  servants.  Ch.  xv. 

Kerneguy,  Louis.  See  Charles  II. 

Knowles.  A young  royalist.  Ch.  xxxii. 

Lee,  Albert,  Colonel.  Sir  Henry  Lee’s  only  son;  a gallant  royalist 
soldier,  who  devoted  himself  to  effecting  King  Charles’  escape  from 
England.  He  died  in  the  battle  of  Dunkirk.  Ch.  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii, 
xxiii,  xxviii,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii. 

Lee,  Alice.  Sir  Henry  Lee’s  beautiful  daughter.  Her  father’s 
political  prejudices  compelled  her  to  renounce,  for  a long  and  pain- 
ful period,  the  society  of  her  lover  and  cousin,  Markham  Everard. 
She  was  an  enthusiastic  royalist,  and,  during  his  concealment  at 
Woodstock,  King  Charles  wooed  her  to  be  his  paramour.  She 
repelled  his  advances  with  loyal  respect  and  calm  dignity.  Charles 
said: 

“ This  must  be  virtue  — real,  disinterested,  over-awing  virtue,— or  there  is  no 
such  thing  on  earth.”  Ch.  xxvi. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iv,  xiii,  xiv,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi, 
xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxvii,  xxxviii. 

Lee,  Sir  Henry.  The  Cavalier.  The  Ranger  of  Woodstock  ; a 
stern  and  irascible  old  royalist,  whose  fortune  had  been  impaired  by 
the  Civil  War.  He  was  a constant  mourner  over  the  King’s  execu- 
tion, in  imitation  of  whom  he  frequently  quoted  Shakspeare.  He 
died  from  joyous  excitement,  occasioned  by  meeting  Charles  II  upon 
the  Restoration.  Ch.  i,  ii,  iv,  xiii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv, 
xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxix,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii. 

Martin.  The  verdurer  who  acted  as  King  Charles’  guide.  Ch.  xxxii. 

Mayflower,  Phoebe.  Joliffe’s  pretty  sweetheart,  and  Alice  Lee’s 
shrewd  and  faithful  maid.  She  assisted  in  the  plot  to  frighten  the 
commissioners,  and  after  her  marriage  continued  in  her  mistress’ 
service.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  xii,  xv,  xx,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxix,  xxxiii,  xxxviii.  See 
Joltffe;  Tomkins. 

Mayor  of  Woodstock.  A timid  and  superstitious  official 

In  the  goodly  form  of  the  honest  Mayor  there  was  a bustling  mixture  of  im- 
portance and  embarrassment,  like  the  deportment  of  a man  who  was  conscious 


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that  he  had  an  important  part  to  act,  if  he  could  but  exactly  discover  what  that 
part  was.  Ch.  x. 

Ch.  i,  iii,  x,  xii,  xxix. 

Nicodemus.  One  of  General  Harrison’s  servants.  Ch.  xv. 

Overton,  Colonel.  On  officer  in  Cromwell’s  army.  Ch.  viii. 

Pearson,  Gilbert,  Captain.  Cromwell’s  trusted  aide-de-camp, 

Who  was  a true  soldier  of  fortune,  and  had  been  a bucanier  in  the  West 
Indies.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

Ch.  viii,  ix,  xxx,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii. 

Pixie.  Sir  Henry  Lee’s  forest  pony. 

His  youthful  companions  . . . could  scarce  suppress  a smile  at  the  completely 
adjusted  and  systematic  posture  of  the  rider,  contrasted  with  the  wild  and  di- 
minutive appearance  of  the  pony,  with  its  shaggy  coat,  and  long  tail  and  mane, 
and  its  keen  eyes  sparkling  like  red  coals  from  amongst  the  mass  of  hair  which 
fell  over  its  small  countenance.  Ch.  xxv. 

Ch.  xxv. 

Robins,  Zerubbabel.  A kind-hearted  veteran,  familiarly  treated 
by  Cromwell.  Ch.  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvii. 

RocheclifFe,  Dr.  His  family  name  was  Albany,  but  he  became 
Joseph  Albany  RocheclifFe  in  virtue  of  his  mother’s  estate.  He  had 
been  the  Episcopal  rector  at  Woodstock,  and  compiled  some  anti- 
quarian papers  on  the  ‘‘Wonders  of  Woodstock.”  He  made  him- 
self master  of  the  labyrinth  which  led  to  Rosamond’s  tower,  and  was 
thus  enabled  to  terrify  the  parliamentary  commissioners  who  had 
been  appointed  for  the  sequestration  of  Woodstock.  He  was  an 
assiduous  royalist  conspirator  ; but  though  called  RocheclifFe  the 
Plotter,  his  secrets  generally  became  known  to  Cromwell.  AFter 
the  Restoration  he  rose  to  high  clerical  preferment.  Preface,  ch.  iii, 
xiii,  xvii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxi, 
xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxvi,  xxxvii.  See  Tomkins. 

Spitfire.  Will  Spittal,  Everard’s  acute  gypsy  page,  to  whom  Wild- 
rake  gave  the  nom  de  guerre  of  Spitfire.  Ch.  xxx,  xxxii,  xxxiii. 
See  Wildrake. 

Strickalthrow,  Merciful.  A Scottish  veteran  and  military  theo- 
logian in  Cromwell’s  army,  who  believed  in  the  text,  “ Cursed  is  he 
who  holdeth  back  his  sword  from  slaughter.”  Ch.  xxxiv,  xxxv. 

The  Cavalier.  See  Sir  Henry  Lee. 

Tomkins,  Joseph.  Desborough’s  secretary,  called  Fibbet,  and 
secretary  to  the  commission  appointed  for  the  sequestration  of 
Woodstock.  He  was  an  Independent,  and  upon  one  occasion 
usurped  the  Presbyterian  minister’s  pulpit.  He  had  formerly  been 
a keeper  at  Woodstock  Lodge  under  the  name  of  Philip  Hazledine. 


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He  was  acute  and  avaricious,  and  ingratiated  himself  into  Dr. 
Rochecliffe’s  confidence  in  order  to  betray  him  to  Cromwell.  His 
religious  faith  justified  him  in  treachery  and  debauchery,  and  he 
was  killed  while  threatening  violence  to  Phoebe  Mayflower.  Ch.  i, 
ii,  iii,  v,  x,  xii,  xiv,  xv,  xviii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxiii. 

Wildrake,  Roger.  A careless,  swaggering  and  dissolute  cavalier, 
under  Colonel  Everard’s  protection.  He  assisted  the  King’s  escape, 
and  drew  his  sword  upon  Cromwell,  who,  considering  him  too  paltry 
a person  for  his  revenge,  punished  him  with  a brief  imprisonment. 
He  won  himself  a pension  by  bringing  Charles  the  first  intelligence 
of  the  Restoration.  Everard  said: 

“ The  whole  vices  of  his  faction  are  in  this  poor  fellow  individually,  . . . yet 
withal,  he  is  kind,  brave  and  generous. ” Ch.  v. 

Ch.  v,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xviii,  xx,  xxvii,  xxviii, 
xxx,  xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xxxviii. 

Wilmot,  Lord.  A gallant  of  Charles’  dissipated  court.  Ch.  xxiii, 
xxxviii. 

York,  Duke  of.  Brother  to  Charles  II.  Ch.  xxxviii. 

Zedekiah.  One  of  General  Harrison’s  servants.  Ch.  xv. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1832).  Appendix.  Preface.  I.  Changes  which  the  Civil  War  had 
made  in  the  parish  church  of  Woodstock —The  Independent,  Tomkins,  usurps 
Rev.  Holdenough's  pulpit  on  the  day  **  appointed  for  a solemn  thanksgiving  for  the 
decisive  victory  at  Worcester.”  II.  The  Independent  preacher  overhears  Alice 
Lee  urging  her  father  to  yield  peacefully  to  the  Commissioners  appointed  for  the 
sequestration  of  Woodstock  — Combat  between  the  Independent,  Tomkins,  and 
Sir  Henry  Lee.  Ranger  of  Woodstock  —The  worsted  Knight  and  his  daughter  seek 
Joliffe’s  hut.  III.  Joliffe  acts  as  Tomkins’  guide  at  Woodstock  — Rosamond’s 
Tower  and  Love’s  Ladder— The  portrait  of  Victor  Lee— Tomkins’  reproof  to  Joliffe 
for  kissing  Phcebe,  and  his  harangue  against  Shakspeare  — Bevis  as  Phoebe’s 
guardian.  IV.  The  irascible  Knight’s  insulting  reception  of  his  Roundhead  nephew, 
Colonel  Markham  Everard.  who,  in  vain,  attempts  to  convince  Sir  Henry  of  his 
friendship  for  himself  and  his  unselfish  love  for  Alice.  V.  Everard  commands  his 
protege,  Roger  Wildrake,  to  sleep  off  his  liquor  while  he  reads  political  letters.  VI. 
Everard  writes  to  Cromwell  advising  him  to  place  himself  at  the  head  of  the  govern- 
ment. and  requests  the  General  to  protect  Sir  Henry  Lee  and  his  family,  and  to 
prevent  the  demolition  of  Woodstock.  VII.  Everard  sends  his  packet  to  Cromwell 
by  the  cavalier,  Wildrake,  and  advises  him  to  be  cautious  VIII  Wildrake  at 
Windsor  — Oliver  Cromwell — Wildrake’s  memorable  interview  with  Cromwell. 

IX.  Cromwell’s  spiritual  delusions —Wildrake  delivers  Cromwell’s  letter  to  Ever- 
ard — Wildrake  attempts  to  do  penance  in  gratitude  for  his  escape  from  Cromwell. 

X.  The  rumored  supernatural  disturbances  at  Woodstock —The  light  in  Rosa- 
mond’s Tower.  XI.  The  Commissioners  appointed  for  the  sequestration  of  Wood- 
stock  — Desborough,  General  Harrison  and  Bletson.  XII.  Everard  s reception  by 


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the  jealous  and  terrified  Commissioners  — The  thunder-clap  — Everard’s  baffled 
attempt  to  investigate  the  ghostly  mysteries.  XIII.  Everard  urges  Sir  Henry’s 
return  to  the  Lodge,  and  assures  Alice  that  he  is  incapable  of  being  Cromwell’s 
bloodhound.  XIV.  General  Harrison  and  his  spectral  foe  — Wildrake  closes  with 
him.  XV.  The  unnerved  Commissioners  prepare  for  sleep  — Everard  fires,  in  vain, 
upon  a spectre.  XVI.  Everard’s  morning  reflections  -The  Commissioners’  delight 
at  their  dismissal  from  the  terrors  of  Woodstock  — Letters  to  Cromwell.  XVII. 
Rev.  Holdenough’s  experience  with  the  spirit  of  his  slaughtered  friend,  Joseph 
Albany — Misunderstanding  and  reconciliation  between  Everard  and  the  minister. 
XVIII.  Sir  Henry  and  his  daughter  return  to  the  Lodge  — Alice  Lee  meets  a 
rude  woman  at  Rosamond's  Spring — The  ring.  XIX.  Sir  Henry's  distrust  of 
Tomkins — The  family  resent  the  attempt  of  supposed  strangers  to  enter  the 
Lodge  — Sir  Henry,  thinking  he  has  killed  his  son,  falls  in  a dangerous  swoon. 

XX.  Family  reunion — Albert  Lee's  page,  Louis  Kerneguy  — Wildrake’s  intrusion. 

XXI.  Albert  Lee  is  annoyed  at  the  gallant  manner  in  which  King  Charles  (Louis 
Kerneguy)  speaks  of  his  sister,  Alice.  XXII.  Albert  Lee  consults  with  Dr.  Roche- 
cliffe — Alice's  enthusiastic  loyalty.  XXIlt.  The  character  of  King  Charles'  ” dis- 
position to  gallantry  ”—  Consultation.  XXIV.  Louis  Kerneguy  wins  the  friendly 
interest  of  Sir  Henry  and  daughter —Antipathy  of  Phoebe  and  Bevis  to  Charles  — 
Alice's  indifference  to  Louis  Kerneguy’s  gallantry  —The  jealous  Everard  addresses 
the  King  as  Lord  Wilmot,  and  warns  him  against  attempting  the  dishonor  of  the 
family  of  Lee.  XXV.  Sir  Henry  Lee  prevents  the  duel  —The  Knight  and  his  pony, 
Pixie  — Poetical  discussions Damnation ! " XXVI.  Louis  Kerneguy  confesses 
himself  to  be  King  Charles,  and  wooes  Alice  to  be  his  Rosamond  — The  King’s 
chagrin  at  Alice's  answer.  XXVII.  Wildrake  brings  Charles  a challenge  from 
Everard  — Rochecliffe  and  Alice  plot  to  prevent  the  duel.  XXVIII.  Friendly  tilt 
between  Rochecliffe  and  Wildrake  — Charles’  **  manly  frankness  ” and  “princely 
condescension.”  XXIX.  Tomkins’  relations  with  the  family  at  Woodstock  — 
Tomkins'  death  while  attempting  Phoebe  Mayflower’s  seduction —Joliffe  informs 
Rochecliffe  that  he  has  killed  Tomkins.  XXX.  Cromwell’s  unexpected  visit  — 
Wildrake  warns  the  King —Wildrake  attempts  Cromwell’s  assassination  — The 
tardy  Tomkins  — Everard  and  Holdenough  are  forced  to  attend  Cromwell  as 
prisoners  to  the  Lodge.  XXXI.  The  little  party  at  the  Lodge  — Joliffe  and  Roche- 
cliffe attend  to  Tomkins’  burial.  XXXII.  Spitfire  at  the  Lodge  — Charles’  flight 
— Albert  Lee  personates  Louis  Kerneguy.  XXXIII.  Cromwell,  in  his  advance 
upon  the  Lodge,  arrests  Joliffe  and  Rochecliffe  — Pearson  and  Cromwell  —The 
shattered  door  — Sir  Henry’s  arrest  — Phoebe  Mayflower  compelled  to  undo  the 
secret  spring  of  Victor  Lee's  picture.  XXXIV.  Discouraging  search  in  the  laby- 
rinth— The  occupant  of  Rosamond’s  Tower  summoned  to  surrender  — Albert 
Lee's  arrest  —The  fallen  Tower.  XXXV.  Cromwell  finds  that  his  prisoner  is 
Albert  Lee  and  not  Charles  Stuart  — Cromwell  commands  that  the  prisoners  and 
the  dog  Bevis  be  put  to  death  — ” The  two  military  theologians.”  XXXVI.  Hold- 
enough  and  Rochecliffe  —The  prisoners  are  ordered  to  prepare  for  instant  death. 
XXXVII.  Pearson  delays  the  execution  and  Cromwell  frees  the  prisoners —Alice 
returns  with  Charles’  letter  — Sir  Henry  consents  to  the  marriage  of  Alice  and 
Everard.  XXXVIII.  “Years  rush  by  us  like  the  wind ’’—Alice  and  Everard  — 
Phoebe  and  Joliffe  —Albert  Lee's  death  at  Dunkirk  — Political  changes —Wildrake 
hastens  to  Brussels  to  inform  Charles  that  “ the  King  shall  enjoy  his  own  again  ” — 
King  Charles’  return  — His  greeting  to  the  ” family  group  ” that  await  his  approach 
— Sir  Henry  Lee's  death  — Bevis. 


ANNE  OF  GEIERSTEIN ; 

OR,  THE  MAIDEN  OF  THE  MIST. 


What ! will  the  aspiring  blood  of  Lancaster 

Sink  in  the  ground?  *’  Shakspeare. 


ARGUMENT. 

THIS  romance  relates  to  the  epoch  of  the  battle  of  Nancy. 

Anne  of  Geierstein  afforded  the  opportunity  of  contrasting  the  wild  nature 
and  simple  manners  of  the  Swiss  patriots  with  the  feudal  splendour  of  the  Court  of 
Burgundy.—  Shaw's  English  Literature. 


Antonio.  A stupid  but  faithful  Swiss  guide.  Ch.  i,  ii. 

Banneret  of  Berne.  See  Melciiioh  Sturmthal. 

Bartholomew,  Brother.  A hypocritical  guide  in  a pilgrim’s  garb, 
who  was  detected  in  his  shrewd  plan  to  murder  and  rob  John  Phil- 
ipson.  Ch.  xvii,  xviii.  See  John  Philipson. 

Biederman,  Arnold.  The  venerable  Landamman  (chief  magistrate) 
of  the  Canton  of  Unterwalden.  He  early  resigned  the  estate  of 
Geierstein  to  his  brother  Albert,  and  became  a Swiss  shepherd.  He 
preferred  the  name  of  Biederman  (worthy  man),  which  his  country- 
men gave  him,  to  his  inherited  title  of  Count  Arnold  of  Geierstein. 
He  was  of  commanding  presence,  and  austere,  kind  and  hospitable. 
He  was  a friend  to  the  Philipsons,  and  a peace-loving  patriot,  who 
held  undisputed  sway  over  his  countrymen.  He  was  one  of  the 
deputation  sent  to  the  Duke  of  Burgundy  for  the  redress  of  certain 
grievances,  and  he  labored  in  vain  with  the  Duke  for  an  amicable 
settlement.  He  fought  in  the  battle  of  Nancy. 

In  the  year  148*2  the  Landamman  Biederman  died  the  death  of  the  righteous, 
lamented  universally,  as  a model  of  the  true  and  valiant,  simple-minded  and 
sagacious  chiefs,  who  ruled  the  ancient  Switzers  in  peace,  and  headed  them  in 
battle.  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Ch.  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xii,  xiii,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xxviii,  xxxii,  xxxv, 
xxxvi.  See  the  Philtpsons. 


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Biederman,  Ernest.  Son  of  Arnold  Biederman.  He  was  reproved 
by  his  father  for  his  rash  valor  and  unruly  tongue.  He  fought  at 
Nancy.  Ch.  iv,  vii,  viii,  xxxvi.  See  Arnold  Biederman. 

Biederman,  Rudiger.  Arnold  Biederman’s  eldest  son,  who  was 
killed  at  Nancy.  Ch.  iv,  vii,  x,  xvi,  xxxvi.  See  Arnold  Biederman. 

Biederman,  Sigismund.  Arnold  Biederman’s  third  son.  He  was 
called  “Sigismund  the  Simple,”  on  account  of  the  sluggishness  of 
his  intellect.  He  was  much  attached  to  the  Philipsons,  and  ren- 
dered them  many  devoted  services.  He  was  faithful  and  strong,  and 
fought  bravely  at  Nancy.  The  Court  of  Provence  was  amused  at  his 
awkward  manners,  bulky  frame  and  heavy  intellect.  Ch.  vii,  ix,  xii, 

xv,  xvi,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxvi.  See  Arnold  Biederman;  Philipsons 
(Arthur  and  John). 

Biederman,  Ulrick.  A young  son  of  Arnold  Biederman.  Ch.  iv. 
See  Arnold  Biederman. 

Black  Priest  of  St.  PauPs.  See  Albert  of  Geierstein. 

Block,  Martin.  The  spokesman  for  the  tiers  etat,  who  refused  the 
Duke  of  Burgundy  the  money  he  had  requested  for  the  prosecution 
of  the  war  against  the  Swiss.  He  was  “a  wealthy  butcher  and 
grazier  of  Dijon.”  Ch.  xxvii.  See  Burgundy. 

Boisgelin,  Countess  de.  A young  “black-eyed  and  pretty  Prov- 
enqale.”  Ch.  xxxi,  xxxii. 

Bonstetten,  Nicholas.  The  Deputy  from  Schwitz  to  the  Duke 
of  Burgundy.  He  was  an  old  man,  dressed  like  a herdsman,  who 
was  directed  in  all  matters  by  Arnold  Biederman.  He  was  such  an 
obstinate  pedestrian  that  the  deputation  was  delayed  on  account  of 
his  aversion  to  trusting  himself  to  a horse.  Ch.  vii,  viii,  ix,  xii,  xv, 

xvi,  xvii,  xxviii.  See  Arnold  Biederman. 

Bubenberg,  Sir  Adrien  de.  “A  veteran  knight  of  Berne,”  who 
defended  Murten  against  the  Duke  of  Burgundy.  Ch.  xxxiii,  xxxiv. 

Burgher  of  Soleure.  See  Adam  Zimmerman. 

Burgundy,  Duke  of.  Charles  the  Bold. 

One  of  the  most  wealthy,  most  obstinate  and  most  powerful  princes  in  Europe. 

. . . Haughty,  proud  and  uncompromising,  though  neither  destitute  of  honour 
nor  generosity,  he  despised  and  hated  what  he  termed  the  paltry  associations  of 
herdsmen  and  shepherds,  united  with  a few  towns  which  subsisted  chiefly  by 
commerce;  and,  instead  of  courting  the  Helvetian  Cantons,  ...  or.  at  least,  af- 
fording them  no  pretence  of  quarrel,  he  omitted  no  opportunity  of  showing  the 
disregard  and  contempt  in  which  he  held  their  upstart  consequence,  and  of 
evincing  the  secret  longing  which  he  entertained  to  take  vengeance  upon  them 
for  the  quantity  of  noble  blood  which  they  had  shed,  and  to  compensate  the  re- 
peated successes  they  had  gained  over  the  feudal  lords,  of  whom  he  imagined 
himself  the  destined  avenger.  Ch.  vii. 

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The  Estates  of  Burgundy  protested  against  this  unjust  war 
against  the  Swiss.  Charles  would  not  listen  to  the  advice  of  his 
people  or  the  prayers  of  his  best  friends.  He  also  provoked  the 
wrath  of  the  Secret  Tribunal  of  “The  Holy  Vehme.”  The  campaign 
against  Switzerland  was  most  disastrous  to  Burgundy.  Through 
the  treachery  of  his  Italian  favorite,  Campo-Basso,  Charles  was  sur- 
prised, defeated  and  slain  at  Nancy,  January  1,  1474. 

Ch.  vii,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv.  xxxv,  xxxvi.  See 
Arnold  Biederman;  Campo-Basso. 

Campo-Basso,  Count  de.  A wily  Italian,  in  high  favor  with  the 
Duke  of  Burgundy  and  distrusted  by  Charles’  friends.  Campo-Basso 
spiked  the  guns  at  Nancy,  and  deserted,  with  his  Italian  mercena- 
ries, to  the  enemy.  The  trusting  Duke  of  Burgundy  was  thus 
defeated  and  slain.  Ch.  xxvi,  xxviii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi.  See  Bur- 
gundy. 

Colvin,  Sir  Henry.  An  Englishman  who  had  favored  the  house 
of  Lancaster.  He  had  charge  of  the  Duke  of  Burgundy’s  artillery, 
and  was  killed  at  the  battle  of  Nancy.  Ch.  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii, 
xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi. 

Contay,  Sieur  de.  A Burgundian  soldier,  and  gentleman  of  the 
bedchamber.  Ch.  xxv,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi. 

D’Argentin,  Sieur.  A Burgundian  noble;  “the  future  historian 
of  that  busy  period.* ’ Ch.  xxxiv. 

De  Craon,  Sieur.  A Burgundian  noble.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

De  Hagenbach,  Archibald,  Count.  A German  noble,  whose 
atrocities  as  a Robber  Knight  made  it  necessary  for  him  to  leave 
his  native  land  in  his  old  age.  He  was  employed  by  the  Duke  of 
Burgundy  as  Governor  of  La  Ferette.  He  was 

A tall,  thin,  elderly  man.  . . . Archibald  de  Hagenbach’s  countenance  . . . 
expressed  that  settled  peevishness  and  ill-temper  which  characterize  the  morn- 
ing hours  of  a valetudinary  debauchee.  Ch.  xiii. 

His  brutality  and  extortions  forced  the  citizens  of  La  Ferette  to 
rebel  against  him.  They  were  instigated  by  the  Black  Priest  of  St. 
Paul’s,  and  executed  De  Hagenbach  in  the  market-place.  A scroll 
was  sent  to  the  Duke  of  Burgundy  stating  that  Archibald  de  Ha- 
genbach had  been  put  to  death  in  accordance  with  a sentence  passed 
upon  him  by  “The  Holy  Vehme.” 

Ch.  vii,  xiii,  xiv,  xvi.  See  Albert  of  Geierstein. 

De  la  Croye,  Sieur.  A Burgundian  noble  and  soldier.  Ch.  xxxiv, 
xxxv. 

Deputy  of  Schwitz.  See  Nicholas  Bonstetten. 


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De  Vaudemont,  Ferrand.  Duke  of  Lorraine,  and  grandson  of 
King  Rene  of  Provence,  disguised  as  Laurenz  Neipperg,  the  Blue 
Knight  of  Bale.  He  claimed  Lorraine  in  right  of  his  mother,  Yo- 
lande  of  Anjou.  The  Duke  of  Burgundy  refused  to  assist  the  cause 
of  Lancaster,  unless  King  Rene  and  Queen  Margaret  should  oppose 
Ferrand’s  attempt  upon  Lorraine.  The  handsome  and  generous 
young  soldier  thwarted  the  intrigues  against  him  by  his  timely  ar- 
rival at  the  court  of  Aix.  He  joined  his  cause  to  that  of  the  Swiss, 
and  saw  it  triumph  at  Nancy.  Ch.  x,  xvi,  xxix,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxv, 
xxxvi.  See  Burgundy;  Margaret  op  Anjou;  King  Rene. 

De  Vere,  Sir  Arthur.  Son  of  the  Earl  of  Oxford;  a Lancasterian 
disguised  as  Arthur  Philipson.  He  was  an  adept  at  archery  and  in 
the  use  of  arms.  His  bearing  was  modest,  courtly  and  fearless.  He 
had  a most  dutiful  affection  for  his  father,  and  devotedly  loved  Anne 
of  Geierstein.  Queen  Margaret  of  Anjou  said  to  him: 

“Go,  my  noble  youth —high-born  and  loyal,  valorous  and  virtuous,  enam- 
oured and  youthful,  to  what  mayst  thou  not  rise?  The  chivalry  of  ancient  Eu- 
rope only  lives  in  a bosom  like  thine.”  Ch.  xxxi. 

Arthur  married  Anne  of  Geierstein,  and,  after  the  accession  of 
Henry  YII  of  Lancaster  to  the  English  throne,  he  returned  with 
his  wife  to  England. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii, 
xviii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii, 
xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi.  See  Anne  of  Geierstein;  Queen 
Margaret;  Earl  of  Oxford. 

De  Vere,  John.  See  Earl  of  Oxford. 

Donnerhugel,  Rudolph.  A kinsman  to  Arnold  Beiderman;  a 
Swiss  champion  called  the  Bear  of  Berne.  He  was  the  acknowl- 
edged leader  of  the  Swiss  youth  in  warlike  exercises,  matters  of 
dress  and  mountain  games.  He  accompanied  the  Swiss  deputation 
to  the  court  of  Charles  of  Burgundy.  He  resented  Charles’  affronts 
to  Switzerland  in  an  undaunted  manner.  He  was  boorish,  con- 
ceited and  jealous  of  his  countrymen’s  esteem.  He  challenged  Ar- 
thur de  Yere,  his  successful  rival  for  Anne  of  Geierstein ’s  favor,  and 
was  slain  in  the  ensuing  encounter.  Ch.  iii,  iv,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x, 
xi,  xii,  xv,  xvi,  xxviii,  xxxv.  See  Burgundy;  Arthur  de  Yere; 
Anne  of  Geierstein. 

Geierstein,  Albert,  Count  of.  Anne  of  Geierstein ’s  father,  and 
Arnold  Biederinan’s  younger  brother.  He  was  an  able,  haughty 
and  versatile  man,  whose  political  intrigues  had  involved  him  in 
peril  and  strife.  An  exile  from  Switzerland,  and  at  variance  with 


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the  rulers  of  Austria  and  Germany,  he  sought  refuge  in  Burgundy. 
He  became  a powerful  and  dreaded  chief  in  a secret  tribunal  called 
“The  Holy  Vehme,”  and  to  escape  the  Duke  of  Burgundy’s  wrath 
he  went  into  orders.  As  the  Black  Priest  of  St.  Paul’s,  he  assisted 
in  the  downfall  and  death  of  Archibald  de  Hagenbach,  and  in  the 
Estates  of  Burgundy  voted  against  the  war  with  Switzerland. 
When  war  was  declared,  he  realized  that  his  ecclesiastical  charac- 
ter would  no  longer  protect  him.  In  the  disguise  of  a Carmelite 
monk,  he  obtained  information  from  Margaret  of  Anjou  which  was 
of  much  service  to  the  Duke  of  Lorraine,  whose  army  he  joined. 
Count  Albert  was  satirical,  stern  and  gloomy,  with  an  air  of  mys- 
tery and  command.  He  informed  Charles  of  Burgundy  that  he  had 
been  appointed  his  assassin  by  the  Holy  Vehme.  The  bodies  of  the 
Duke  of  Burgundy  and  Count  Albert  of  Geierstein  were  found  in 
close  proximity  after  the  battle  of  Nancy.  Ch.  v,  x,  xiii,  xv,  xvi, 
xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxvii,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxv,  xxxvi.  See  Arnold  Bieder- 
man;  Duke  of  Burgundy;  De  Hagenbach;  De  Vaudemont; 
Anne  of  Geierstein. 

Geierstein,  Anne  of.  The  Maiden  of  the  Mist.  Daughter  of  Count 
Albert  of  Geierstein,  and  Baroness  of  Arnheim  by  maternal  inher- 
itance. She  passed  her  childhood  and  youth  mostly  in  Switzer- 
land, under  the  protection  of  her  uncle,  Arnold  Biederman. 

Arnold  Biederman  said  of  h£r: 

“ I inured  her,  as  if  she  had  been  ray  daughter,  to  all  our  mountain  exercises; 
and  while  she  excels  in  these  the  damsels  of  the  district,  there  burst  from  her 
such  sparkles  of  sense  and  courage,  mingled  with  delicacy,  as  belong  not  . . . 
to  the  simple  maidens  of  these  wild  hills,  but  relish  of  a nobler  stem,  and  higher 
breeding.  Yet  they  are  so  happily  mixed  with  simplicity  and  courtesy,  that 
Anne  of  Geierstein  is  justly  considered  as  the  pride  of  the  district.”  Ch.  v. 

She  reciprocated  the  love  which  Arthur  de  Vere  professed  for  her, 
but  fearing  family  opposition,  she  “tyrannized”  over  herself,  and 
acted  toward  him  with  dignified  reserve.  She  saved  his  life  three 
times:  once  when  he  was  dizzy  on  an  Alpine  ledge;  at  another 
time,  with  her  father’s  help,  she  rescued  him  from  De  Hagenbach ’s 
dungeon,  and  lastly  she  afforded  him  the  shelter  of  Arnheim  Castle 
during  a perilous  journey.  Arthur  and  Anne  were  at  length  mar- 
ried, and,  after  a brief  residence  in  Switzerland,  went  to  England. 

The  manners  and  beauty  of  Anne  of  Geierstein  attracted  as  much  admiration 
at  the  English  Court  as  formerly  in  the  Swiss  Chalet.  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v.  vi,  vii,  ix,  x,  xii,  xiii,  xv,  xvii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxvii, 
xxxv,  xxxvi.  See  Arnold  Biederman;  Albert  of  Geierstein; 
Arthur  de  Vere. 


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Geoffrey.  A waiter  at  the  Golden  Fleece.  Ch.  xix,  xx. 

Gratian,  Father.  A jovial  mendicant  friar.  Ch.  xix. 

Kilian  of  Kersberg.  De  Hagenbach’s  hard-favored  squire  and 
confederate,  killed  during  the  mutiny  of  the  citizens  of  La  Ferette. 
Ch.  xiii,  xiv,  xvi.  See  De  Hagenbach. 

Lorraine,  Duke  of.  See  De  Yaudemont. 

Maire  of  Dijon.  An  obsequious  magistrate.  Ch.  xxvii,  xxviii. 

Margaret  of  Anjou.  The  dethroned  Queen  of  England,  and  daugh- 
ter of  Rene  of  Provence. 

The  dauntless  widow  of  Henry  VI,  who  so  long,  and  in  such  desperate  cir- 
cumstances^ upheld,  by  unyielding  courage  and  deep  policy,  the  sinking  cause 
of  her  feeble  husband;  and  who,  if  she  occasionally  abused  victory  by  cruelty 
and  revenge,  had  made  some  atonement  by  the  indomitable  resolution  with 
which  she  had  supported  the  fiercest  storms  of  adversity.  . . . Margaret  threw 
back  the  veil  which  concealed  those  noble  and  majestic  features,  which  even 
yet,—  though  rivers  of  tears  had  furrowed  her  cheek,  though  care,  disappoint- 
ment, domestic  grief,  and  humbled  pride,  had  quenched  the  fire  of  her  eye,  and 
wasted  the  smooth  dignity  of  her  forehead, — even  yet  showed  the  remains  of 
that  beauty  which  once  was  held  unequalled  in  Europe.  Ch.  xxiv. 

She  had  retired  to  her  father’s  court  at  Aix  after  her  defeat  at 
Tewkesbury.  Her  father’s  levity  wore  upon  her  patience,  and  she 
continued  to  intrigue  for  Lancaster.  She  heard  with  hopeless  de- 
spair of  the  disastrous  Swiss  campaign  of  her  ally,  the  Duke  of  Bur- 
gundy, and  died  within  a few  hours. 

Ch.  xxiv,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii.  See  Burgundy;  Earl  of  Ox- 
ford; King  Rene. 

Marthon.  The  old  cook  at  Arnheim  Castle.  Ch.  xxii. 

Melchior.  A novice  in  attendance  upon  the  Black  Priest  of  St. 
Paul’s.  Ch.  xviii. 

Mengs,  John.  The  surly  and  inhospitable  host  of  the  Golden  Fleece 
at  Kirchhotf.  Ch.  xix. 

Mordaunt.  Margaret  of  Anjou’s  old  secretary.  Ch.  xxxii. 

Myrebeau,  Sire  de.  A member  of  the  Estates  of  Burgundy,  who, 
in  behalf  of  the  nobles,  said  to  the  Duke: 

“ We  will  not  give  our  consent  that  the  people  should  be  taxed  for  paying 
mercenaries  to  discharge  that  military  duty  which  it  is  alike  our  pride  and  our 
exclusive  privilege  to  render.'1  Ch.  xxvii. 

Ch.  xxvii.  See  Campo-Basso. 

Neipperg,  Laurenz.  See  De  Yaudemont. 

Oxford,  Countess  of.  The  Earl  of  Oxford’s  wife,  and  Margaret  of 
Anjou’s  beloved  friend.  Ch.  xxiv,  xxxvi.  See  Margaret  of  An- 
jou; Earl  of  Oxford. 


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Oxford,  Earl  of.  John  de  Yere,  an  exiled  Lancasterian  nobleman, 
who  disguised  himself  as  John  Philipson.  He  had  sound  judgment, 
stainless  honor  and  renowned  valor.  He  was  much  esteemed  by 
the  Duke  of  Burgundy,  and  was  Margaret  of  Anjou’s  trusted  agent. 
While  carrying  the  Queen’s  diamond  necklace  to  Burgundy  (which 
was  to  be  used  in  the  interests  of  Lancaster),  he  became  a victim  to 
the  avaricious  De  Hagenbach,  and  narrowly  escaped  death.  He  was 
tried  before  the  Holy  Yehme  for  speaking  disparagingly  of  that  ter- 
rible tribunal,  and  with  difficulties  extricated  himself  from  its  power. 
Oxford  afterward  fought  for  Henry  YII  at  Bosworth. 

Eminently  handsome  in  youth,  his  countenance,  still  fine  in  his  more  ad- 
vanced years,  had  an  expression  which  intimated  an  unwillingness  ^either  to 
yield  to  passion  or  encourage  confidence.  Ch.  iii. 

Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  xii,  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xviii, 
xix,  xx,  xxiv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi.  See 
De  Hagenbach;  Margaret  of  Anjou. 

Philipson,  Arthur  and  John.  See  Arthur  de  Vere;  Earl  of 
Oxford. 

Rene.  The  Troubadour  King  of  Provence;  father  to  Margaret  of 
Anjou,  and  grandfather  to  Ferrand  de  Vaudemont.  He  claimed 
the  sovereignty  of  Jerusalem,  Naples  and  both  the  Sicilies,  although 
his  rapacious  neighbors  early  deprived  him  of  all  his  inheritance 
except  a portion  of  Provence.  His  daughter  and  grandson  were  in 
distress,  and  his  kingdom  was  likely  to  be  seized  at  any  moment  by 
either  Burgundy  or  France. 

Yet  amid  all  this  distress,  Rene  feasted  and  received  guests,  danced,  sang, 
composed  poetry,  used  the  pencil  or  brush  with  no  small  skill,  devised  and  con- 
ducted festivals  and  processions,  studying  to  promote,  as  far  as  possible,  the 
immediate  mirth  and  good-humour  of  his  subjects,  if  he  could  not  materially 
enlarge  their  more  permanent  prosperity;  was  never  mentioned  by  them  except- 
ing as  Le  bon  Hoi  Rene , a distinction  conferred  on  him  down  to  the  present  day. 
and  due  to  him  certainly  by  the  qualities  of  his  heart,  if  not  by  those  of  his 
head.  Ch.  xxix. 

‘‘The  King  of  Lovers  and  of  Poets  ” was  over  eighty, 

With  locks  and  beard  ...  in  amplitude  and  whiteness,  . . . but  with  a fresh 
and  ruddy  colour  in  his  cheek,  find  an  eye  of  great  vivacity.  His  dress  was 
showy  to  a degree  almost  inconsistent  with  his  years,  and  his  step  not  only 
firm,  but  full  of  alertness  and  vivacity.  Ch.  xxx. 

After  Queen  Margaret’s  death,  the  settlement  of  Provence  upon 
Louis  XI  of  France  was  satisfactorily  negotiated.  Ch.  xxiv,  xxix, 
xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxiii.  See  De  Vaudemont;  Margaret  of 
Anjou. 

Rubempre,  Sieur  de.  A Burgundian  noble  and  soldier.  Ch.  xxxiv. 


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Saint  Cyr,  Hugh  de.  Seneschal  of  King  Rene’s  palace  at  Aix;  an 

Aged  functionary  . . . with  a comely  face,  a clear,  composed  eye,  and  a brow 
which,  having  never  been  knit  into  gravity,  intimated  that  the  seneschal  of  Aix 
was  a proficient  in  the  philosophy  of  his  royal  master.  Ch.  xxx. 

Ch.  xxx.  See  King  Rene. 

Schonfeldt,  Lieutenant.  Commander  of  De  Hagenbach’s  soldiers. 
Ch.  xiii.  See  De  Hagenbach. 

Schreckenwald,  Ital.  Count  Albert  of  Geierstein’s  seneschal.  He 
was  faithful  to  his  master,  but  surly,  unscrupulous  and  cruel  in  his 
general  demeanor.  The  steward's  body  was  found  near  that  of 
Count  Albert  at  Nancy.  Ch.  v,  xxiii,  xxxvi.  See  Count  Albert 
of  Geierstetn. 

Sprenger,  Martin.  Annette  Veil chen’s  faithful  bachelor.  Ch.  xxi. 
xxiii,  xxxvi.  See  Annette  Veilchen. 

Steinernherz,  Francis.  Scharfgerichter,  or  executioner,  to  De 
Hagenbach.  A swarthy  and  sinister-looking  man,  who  was  ambi- 
tious for  nobility.  According  to  an  ancient  law,  he  was  entitled  to 
it  if  he  should 

Do  his  grim  office  on  nine  men  of  noble  birth,  with  the  same  weapon,  and 
with  a single  blow  to  each  patient.”  Ch.  xiv. 

He  performed  eight  of  the  requisite  executions  in  De  Hagenbach’s 
service.  The  ninth  was  achieved  upon  the  person  of  his  patron,  De 
Hagenbach,  from  whose  bosom  he  purloined  a diamond  necklace, 
which  he  was  forced  to  return  to  the  Earl  of  Oxford.  Ch.  xiv-xvi. 
See  De  Hagenbach;  Oxford. 

Sturmthal,  Melchior.  One  of  the  Swiss  deputies  to  Charles  of 
Burgundy. 

Melchior  Sturmthal.  banner-bearer  of  Berne,  a man  of  middle  age  and  a 
soldier  of  distinguished  courage.  Ch.  vii. 

Ch.  vii,  viii,  ix,  xv,  xvi,  xxviii. 

The  Maiden  of  the  Mist.  See  Anne  of  Geierstein. 

The  President  of  the  Holy  Vehme.  See  Albert  of  Geier- 

STEIN. 

Thiebault.  An  entertaining  Provencal  guide.  Ch.  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi, 
xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxvi. 

Timothy.  A gruff  old  servant  at  the  Golden  Fleece.  Ch.  xxix. 

Toison  d’Or.  The  Burgundian  herald.  Ch.  xxvii,  xxviii. 

Veilchen,  Annette.  Anne  of  Geierstein’s  frank  and  faithful  Swiss 
attendant. 

She  was  a bold  wench,  unaccustomed  to  the  distinctions  of  rank,  which  were 
little  regarded  in  the  simplicity  of  the  Helvetian  hills,  and  she  was  ready  to 
laugh,  jest  and  flirt  with  the  young  men  of  the  Landamman's  family.  . . . 
Annette's  disposition,  which  was  resolute  and  sensible,  . . . kept  all  intercourse 


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betwixt  her  and  the  young  men  of  the  family  in  the  strict  path  of  honour  and 
innocence.  Ch.  xxi. 

She  married  Martin  Sprenger,  and  Anne  of  Geierstein  and  her 
husband,  Arthur  de  Yere,  conferred  their  Swiss  farm  upon  them. 
Ch.  vii,  ix,  xv,  xvii,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxxvi.  See  Anne  of  Geier- 
stein. 

Vienne,  Archbishop  of.  Chancellor  of  Burgundy.  Ch.  xxvii,  xxviii. 

William.  A servant  at  Arnheim  Castle.  Ch.  xxi,  xxii. 

Wolf-fanger.  Donnerhugel’s  hound.  Ch.  x.  See  Donnerhugel. 

Zimmerman,  Adam.  A “formal  and  important”  burgess  of 
Soleare;  one  of  the  deputies  to  the  Duke  of  Burgundy.  Ch.  vii, 
viii,  ix,  xv,  xvi,  xxviii. 


SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1831).  I.  Political  situation  of  the  Forest  Cantons  of  Switzerland 
in  the  autumn  of  1474 — The  travelers  and  their  guide— The  mist.  II.  Anne  of 
Geierstein  rescues  Arthur  from  the  perilous  ledge.  III.  Anne  leads  Arthur  to  his 
father  at  Geierstein —Arnold  Biederman  and  his  sons  — Rudolph  Donnerhugel. 
IV.  Arthur  bends  the  bow — Arthur  and  the  jealous  Rudolph  exchange  gloves.  V. 
Arnold  Biederman  relates  his  private  and  family  history  to  Philipson  — Anne  of 
Geierstein's  father  desires  her  presence  at  the  Court  of  Burgundy — The  new 
friends  decide  to  travel  together.  VI.  The  duel  prevented  —Anne  of  Geierstein’s 
disposal  of  Philipson's  gift.  VII.  Increasing  confidence  between  the  Landamman 
Biederman  and  the  elder  Philipson  — Political  recapitulation —The  Deputation 
commissioned  to  remonstrate  with  the  Duke  on  the  aggressions  and  exactions  of 
Archibald  of  Hagenbach  —The  English  travelers,  Anne  of  Geierstein  and  the  Swiss 
Deputation  approach  Bale.  VIII.  The  community  of  Bale  refuse  the  Deputation 
entrance  -The  Landamman’s  severity  toward  his  son  Ernest.  IX.  The  Deputation 
at  Graffs-lust — Anne  of  Geierstein  occupies  Arthur's  thoughts  while  he  acts  as 
sentinel —Anne's  supposed  apparition.  X.  Arthur’s  agitation  — Relations  between 
Arthur  and  Rudolph — Arthur  again  sees  Anne —Arthur  and  the  conspirators.  XI. 
Donnerhugel’s  supernatural  narrative  concerning  Anne  of  Geierstein’s  grand- 
parents. XII.  Donnerhugel  and  Arthur  converse  concerning  the  narrative  — 
Sigismund’s  experience.  XIII.  The  Philipsons  leave  Graffs-lust— Arthur's  reflec- 
tions concerning  Donnerhugel's  narrative  — Brisach— The  brutal  De  Hagenbach. 
Governor  of  La  Ferette,  consults  with  his  squire.  Kilian.  concerning  the  Swiss 
Deputation— The  Priest  of  St.  Paul’s  warns  De  Hagenbach.  XIV.  De  Hagenbach 
prepares  to  receive  the  English  travelers— The  executioner,  Steinernherz.  aspires 
to  nobility  — De  Hagenbach  takes  the  packet  from  the  courageous  English  prison- 
ers. and  sends  them  to  the  lowest  dungeons  — Consultation.  XV.  Anne  of  Geier- 
stein and  the  Priest  of  St.  Paul’s  rescue  Arthur  —The  Landamman  resolves  that 
the  elder  Philipson  must  be  rescued.  XVI.  De  Hagenbach's  threats— “ Treason  ! 
Treason  ! ”—  Philipson  restored  to  his  son— Revolt  against  De  Hagenbach  — His 
execution  — Steinernherz’s  nobility— Rudolph  is  jealous  of  the  English  travelers’ 
influence  with  the  Landamman  —The  recovered  diamonds  — Philipson  assures  the 
Deputation  of  a favorable  hearing  before  the  Duke  of  Burgundy.  XVII.  The 
Philipsons  hastened  toward  the  Duke  of  Burgundy’s  camp  —Anne  of  Geierstein’s 


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advice  — Arthur  and  his  father  decide  to  separate  — The  guide,  Bartholomew's 
account  of  the  Ferry  and  its  chapel.  XVIII.  The  Priest  of  St.  Paul's  thwarts  the 
guide's  plot  against  the  elder  Philipson  — Philipson  and  the  Priest  keep  their 
secrets.  XIX.  Philipson  at  the  German  Inn— John  Mengs,  the  inhospitable  host  of 
the  Golden  Fleece  — Effect  of  the  arrival  of  the  Black  Priest  of  St.  Paul’s.  XX. 
Philipson’s  perilous  experience  with  the  secret  tribunal  of  the  Holy  Vehme.  XXI. 
Annette  conducts  Arthur  to  the  Castle  of  Anne  of  Geierstein.  Baroness  of  Arn- 
heim  — Anne  consults  with  her  maid,  Annette,  about  Arthur.  XXII.  Anne  gives 
Arthur  a rational  explanation  of  the  superstitions  concerning  herself  and  family — 
“ I am  a belted  knight,  the  son  and  heir  of  an  earl”— Arthur  declares  his  love. 
XXIII.  The  Baroness’  dignified  reception  of  her  steward.  Ital  Schreckenwald  — 
Ital  informs  the  Baroness  of  the  immediate  necessity  of  leaving  Arnheim  Castle  — 
Anne  “tyrannizes”  over  her  love  for  Arthur— The  journey  to  Strasburg— The 
parting  token.  XXIV.  Arthur  joins  his  father  at  the  Flying  Stag — At  the  Stras- 
burg Cathedral  the  Philipsons  meet  the  unhappy  Margaret  of  Anjou,  “the  daunt- 
less widow  of  Henry  VI  ’'—The  Earl  of  Oxford,  alias  Philipson.  discusses  with  the 
Queen  the  prospects  of  the  house  of  Lancaster.  XXV.  Arthur  and  his  father  at 
the  magnificent  camp  of  Charles  the  Bold,  Duke  of  Burgundy.  XXVI.  Oxford 
advises  the  Duke  not  to  war  with  the  Swiss,  and  warns  him  against  Campo-Basso 
and  the  Holy  Vehme  — Oxford’s  remarks  to  his  son.  Arthur,  concerning  the  Duke's 
character.  XXVII.  Arthur  prepares  for  his  journey  to  Provence  —The  Estates  of 
Burgundy  object  to  war  with  Switzerland,  farther  taxation,  and  foreign  mercen- 
aries —The  enraged  Duke  calls  for  the  Swiss  Deputation  —The  subsequent  impor- 
tance of  the  approaching  interview  to  Charles’  life,  and  the  independence  of  Bur- 
gundy. XXVIII.  Charles  receives  the  Swiss  Deputation  in  his  Cour  Plenniere  — 
Addresses  of  Donnerhugel  and  the  Landamman  —The  Duke  declares  war  against 
the  Swiss  — Oxford  refuses  to  bear  arms  against  his  Swiss  friends  — Surprising 
news  concerning  Louis  XI  and  Edward  IV— The  Duke  promises  Oxford  that  after 
he  has  punished  the  mountaineers  he  will  succor  Lancaster.  XXIX.  Arthur’s  Pro- 
vencal guide  relates  to  him  the  peculiarities  of  the  old.  festive  and  impoverished 
Rene,  “the  troubador  King  of  Provence.”  XXX.  Arthur  meets  Rene,  “King  of 
Lovers  and  of  Poets  ”—  Interview  between  the  sorrowful  Margaret  of  Anjou  and 
Arthur.  XXXI.  Philipson’s  letter  to  his  son  — Margaret's  impatience  at  her  fan- 
tastic father  —Arthur  and  the  Lady  of  Boisgelin.  XXXII.  Lancasterian  intrigues 
— Unexpected  arrival  of  Ferrand  of  Lorraine  — Sigismund  relates  to  Arthur  the 
particulars  of  the  Duke’s  defeat  at  *G  ran  son —The  diamonds  again— Arthur  learns 
that  Anne's  father,  Count  Albert  of  Geierstein,  was  the  Black  Priest  of  St.  Paul's, 
and  the  Carmelite  spy  — Sigismund  at  Rene's  court — “Mother  of  Heaven,  the 
Queen  is  dead ! ” XXXIII.  The  Queen’s  will  and  funeral  — Oxford  negotiates  the 
cession  of  Provence  to  Louis  XI  — Rumors  of  a second  defeat  of  the  Burgundians. 
XXXIV.  Colvin  brings  Oxford  the  news  of  the  Duke’s  overwhelming  disaster  at 
Murten.  XXXV.  Oxford  and  his  son  hasten  to  the  stunned  Duke  — Letters  be- 
tween Oxford  and  the  Landamman  -The  Duke  receives  a citation  to  appear  before 
the  Holy  Vehme  — Donnerhugel  is  killed  in  his  duel  with  Arthur— Albert  of  Geier- 
stein and  Arthur.  XXXVI.  Arthur  relates  his  adventure  to  the  Duke— Discord 
between  Campo-Basso  and  Oxford  — “ Daybreak  of  the  first  of  January.  1474  ” — 
Campo-Basso  deserts  the  Duke  and  spikes  the  guns — “The  bells  of  Nancy” — 
Close  proximity  of  the  bodies  of  Charles  of  Burgundy  and  AlbeVt  of  Geierstein  — 
Marriage  of  Anne  of  Geierstein  and  Arthur  de  Vere  — Sojourn  of  the  De  Veres  in 
Switzerland  until  the  accession  of  Henry  VII  to  the  throne  of  England. 


THE  HIGHLAND  WIDOW.* 


ARGUMENT. 


HIS  tale  was  related  to  Mr.  Croftangry  by  his  friend,  Mrs.  Martha 


Bethune  Baliol.  who  met  the  original  during  a recent  Highland 
journey.  Mrs.  Baliol  was  a venerable  lady  of  culture,  fortune  and 
aristocratic  descent,  who  entertained  delightful  society  at  her  stately 
home.  See  Int.  to  First  Series  of  “Chronicles  of  the  Canongate " ch. 
v,  vi,  vii;  and  Int.  to  Second  Series  of  “ Chronicles  of  the  Canongate .” 


Cameron,  Allan  Breack.  A beloved  and  kind-hearted  sergeant, 
killed  by  Hamish  Bean  MacTavish.  Ch.  v.  See  Hamish  Bean 
MacTavish. 

Campbell,  Green  Colin.  Hamish ’s  captain,  who  intercedes,  in 
vain,  for  his  life.  Ch.  v.  See  Hamish  Bean  MacTavish. 
Lambskin,  Alice,  Mrs.  Mrs.  BalioFs  bower-woman,  and  the  com- 
panion of  her  mistress’  Highland  journey, 

Who  might,  from  the  gravity  and  dignity  of  her  appearance,  have  sufficed 
to  matronize  a whole  boarding  school.  ...  As  the  weather  permitted,  Mrs.  Alice 
sat  duly  remote  from  the  company  in  a fautev.il  behind  the  projecting  chimney- 
piece,  or  in  the  embrazure  of  a window,  and  prosecuted,  in  Carthusian  silence, 
with  indefatigable  zeal,  a piece  of  embroidery,  which  seemed  no  bad  emblem  of 
eternity.  Ch.  vi;  Int.  to  "Chronicles  of  the  Canongate .” 

Ch.  i.  See  ch.  vi,  vii;  Int.  to  “ Chronicles  of  the  Canongate." 

* The  Chronicles  of  the  Canongate  are  In  two  series.  The  First  Series  con- 
tains an  autobiographical  account  of  the  imaginary  chronicler,  Chrystal  Croftangry. 
and  three  tales,  entitled  The  Highland  Widow,  The  Two  Drovers,  The  Surgeon's 
Daughter.  The  Second  Series  embraces  The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth. 

Chrystal  Croftangry  relinquished  the  study  of  law  for  reckless  dissipation,  deeply 
grieving  his  mother  and  losing  his  patrimony.  He  seeks  refuge  from  his  creditors 
in  the  Canongate.  An  able  legal  friend.  Mr.  Sommerville.  assisted  by  Mr.  Fair- 
scribe.  came  to  Mr.  Croftangry’s  relief.  Mr.  Croftangry  sought  fortune  in  foreign 
countries,  and  through  industry  and  prudence  achieved  a competency.  In  middle 
life  he  returned  to  Scotland.  He  found  Mr.  Sommerville  a pitiable  paralytic,  and 
many  changes  among  his  other  acquaintances.  He  resolves  to  devote  his  leisure  to 
literature  and  Scottish  antiquities.  Mr.  Fairscribe  attracts  Mr.  Croftangry's  atten- 
tion to  a manuscript  history  of  the  house  of  Croftangry.  written  by  one  of  ChrystaPs 
ancestors.  This  treatise  interests  Mr.  Croftangry  in  the  beauties  and  honors  of 


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MacLeish,  Donald.  Mrs.  Baliol’s  guide  during  a highland  tour. 
He  was  versed  in  historical  and  legendary  lore.  He  arranged  the 
halting  places  of  the  party  in  some  scene  of  natural  beauty  or  tra- 
ditionary interest,  and  introduced  them  to  pleasant  and  intelligent 
people. 

Sometimes  . . . Highland  hospitality  . . . descended  rather  too  exuberantly 
on  Donald  MacLeish  in  the  shape  of  mountain  dew;  ...  it  augmented  his 
ordinary  share  of  punctilious  civility,  and  he  only  drove  slower  and  talked  longer 
and  more  pompously  than  when  he  had  not  come  by  a drop  of  usquebaugh.  It 
was,  we  remarked,  only  on  such  occasions  that  Donald  talked  with  an  air  of  im- 
portance of  the  family  of  MacLeish.  Ch.  i. 

Ch.  i.  See  Mrs.  Baliol. 

MacPhadraick,  Miles.  A selfish  and  crafty  recruiting  agent,  who 
influenced  Hamish  Bean  MacTavish  to  enlist  in  a Highland  regi- 
ment. Ch.  ii,  iii.  See  Hamish  Bean  MacTavish. 

MacTavish,  Elspat.  Hamish  Bean  MacTavish ’s  fond  mother.  She 
had  been  the  beautiful  and  devoted  wife  of  the  Highland  outlaw, 
MacTavish  Mhor.  She  saw  him  shot  by  the  government  soldiers 
for  his  Jacobitism,  and  under  hardships  she  maintained  herself  and 
son.  She  hoped  to  see  him  follow  his  father’s  lawless  life,  and 
become  feared  and  famous.  Her  passions  and  prejudices  were  of 
the  most  violent  nature,  and  she  could  not  understand  the  changes 
which  the  battle  of  Culloden  had  made  in  the  condition  of  the  High- 
lands. Her  son  enlisted  in  a government  regiment  destined  for 
America,  under  a captain  with  whom  his  family  had  had  an  ancient 
feud.  To  these  political  and  clannish  animosities  was  added  the 
insupportable  thought  of  separation  from  Hamish.  She  drugged 
him,  and  he  slept  beyond  his  leave  of  absence.  She  thought  he 
would  fly  with  her  and  lead  his  father’s  life,  sooner  than  be  scourged 
as  a deserter.  She  was  mistaken,  for  he  awaited  his  fate,  and,  at 
her  instigation,  murdered  the  officer  sent  to  arrest  him.  Hamish 

husbandry.  Learning  that  some  of  his  forfeited  property  was  for  sale.  Mr.  Croft  - 
angry  repairs  to  that  locality.  Christie  Steel,  an  old  family  servant,  kept  an  inn  in 
the  house  which  had  been  his  mother's  residence.  Christie  Steel  did  not  recognize 
Mr.  Croftangry.  and  gave  such  a disparaging  narration  of  his  former  life,  that  he 
hastened  in  pain  from  the  vicinity,  and  settled  the  inn  upon  Christie.  He  comfort- 
ably situated  himself  in  the  Canongate,  and  installed  Mrs.  Janet  MacEvoy  as  his 
housekeeper.  She  had  been  his  kind  landlady  during  the  troubled  period  of  his 
adolescence,  and  was  an  unselfish  and  emotional  Highland  woman,  affectionately 
attached  to  her  master.  In  accordance  with  Moliere's  example.  Mr.  Croftangry 
read  his  manuscripts  to  Janet,  who  felt  highly  honored,  but  he  found  that  his 
finest  passages  were  misunderstood  or  unappreciated.  So  he  resolved,  henceforth, 
to  consult  Janet  only  on  subjects  within  her  range,  and  he  sought  literary  stimulus 
and  criticism  in  a circle  of  congenial  friends,  chief  among  whom  was  Mrs.  Baliol. 


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was  speedily  executed,  and  she  devoted  the  remainder  of  her  re- 
morseful existence  to  solitude  and  mourning.  She  inhabited  a 
wretched  hut  and  subsisted  mostly  on  unsolicited  alms.  She  gen- 
erally sat  under  a tree  in  the  abstraction  of  grief,  and  hence  was 
spoken  of  as  “ The  Woman  of  the  Tree.”  She  stole  away  from  the 
sleeping  watchers  by  her  dying  bedside,  and  no  trace  was  ever  found 
of  her.  Those  who  knew  her  best  concluded  that  she  had  sought 
some  unfrequented  spot  that  she  might  die  alone  and  unobserved. 
Ch.  i,  ii,  iii,  iv,  v.  See  H amish  Bean  MacTayish. 

MacTavish,  Hamish  Bean.  Son  of  Elspat  MacTavish  and  the 
Highland  robber,  MacTavish  Mhor.  He  was  agile,  brave  and  reso- 
lute. His  ambitious  mother  taunted  him  with  his  inactivity,  and 
urged  him  to  embrace  his  father’s  career.  Hamish  realized  that 
the  only  way  he  could  honorably  imitate  his  father’s  traits  of  cour- 
age and  adventure  was  in  the  profession  of  arms.  He  joined  a 
Highland  regiment,  and  visited  his  mother  on  a furlough.  Through 
prejudice  and  mistaken  affection,  she  drugged  him,  and  then  ex- 
cited him  to  kill  the  officer  sent  to  arrest  him  for  desertion.  Ha- 
mish forgave  his  mother  the  ruin  she  had  brought  upon  him,  and 
calmly  met  his  death.  Ch.  ii,  iv,  v.  See  Elspat  MacTavish. 
MacTavish  Mhor,  Hamish.  A celebrated  Highland  Jacobite  and 
cateran  (robber),  who  was  slain  by  the  English  soldiers;  Elspat  Mac- 
Tavish’s  husband,  and  father  to  Hamish  Bean  MacTavish.  Ch.  ii,  v. 
See  MacTavish  (Elspat  and  Hamish  Bean). 

The  Highland  Widow.  See  Elspat  MacTavish. 

Tyrie,  Michael,  Rev.  A kind  and  faithful  friend  to  Elspat  Mac- 
Tavish and  her  son.  Ch.  v. 

SYNOPSIS. 

I.  Mrs.  Baliol  and  her  maid  undertake  a Highland  tour  with  Donald  MacLeish 
as  their  guide  — Ben  Cruachan  — Mrs.  Baliol’s  meeting  with  Elspat  MacTavish. 
II.  Elspat  as  MacTavish  Mhor's  wife  — A widowed  mother  — Her  taunt.  III.  El- 
spat prepares  to  receive  Hamish  as  a Highland  chieftain  and  cateran.  IV.  Hamish’s 
enlistment  — Elspat’s  rage,  pain  and  determination.  Y.  MacTavish  Mhor’s  ap- 
parition—The  drugged  liquor  — The  expired  furlough—  Arrival  of  the  soldiers  — 
Murder  of  Cameron  — Execution  and  burial- of  Hamish  Bean  MacTavish  — Elspat’s 
after-life  — Conjectures  concerning  the  disappearance  of  Elspat  MacTavish. 


THE  TWO  DROVERS.* 


’ Together  both  on  the  high  lawns  appeared. 
Under  the  opening  eyelids  of  the  morn 


They  drove  afield/’ 


Elegy  on  Lycidas. 


ARGUMENT. 


I oyster  may  be  crossed  in  love,  says  the  gentle  Tilburnia,  and 


a drover  may  be  touched  on  a point  of  honour,  says  the  Chronicler  of  the 
Canongate.  Mr.  Croftangry's  Preface. 


Fleecebumpkin,  John.  A malicious  bully,  and  Squire  Ireby’s  offi- 
cious bailiff.  Ch.  ii.  See  Wakefield. 

Heskett,  Dame.  Heskett’s  peace-making  Scotch  wife.  Ch.  ii.  See 
Heskett. 

Heskett,  Ralph.  A surly  inn-keeper,  given  to  prize-rings  and 
“nuptial  sarcasm.”  Ch.  ii. 

Ireby,  Mr.  A Cumbrian  squire,  who  accommodated  Robin  Oig 
M‘Combich’s  cattle  in  his  pastures.  Ch.  ii. 

Janet  of  Tomahourich.  Aunt  to  Robin  Oig  M‘Combich;  an  old 
sybil,  who  prophesied  there  would  be  Saxon  blood  on  his  dirk.  Ch.  i. 

M‘Combich,  Robin  Oig.  A Highland  drover  of  short  stature  and 
grave  manners. 

Robin  Oig’s  father,  Lachlan  M'Combich  (or,  Son  of  my  Friend , his  actual 
clan-surname  being  M'Gregor),  had  been  so  called  by  the  celebrated  Rob  Roy, 
because  of  the  particular  friendship  which  had  subsisted  between  the  grandsire 
of  Robin  and  that  renowned  cateran.  . . . The  pride  of  birth,  therefore,  was 
like  the  miser’s  treasure,  the  secret  subject  of  his  contemplation,  but  never  ex- 
hibited to  strangers  as  a subject  of  boasting.  Ch.  i. 

Accidentally,  Robin  Oig  procured  a pasturage  for  his  cattle,  which 
his  friend,  Harry  Wakefield,  had  also  bargained  for.  Robin  was 
willing  to  share  with  his  friend,  but  Wakefield  accused  him  of  in- 
tention in  the  matter,  and  wanted  to  settle  the  difficulty  with  a 
“ tussle,”  after  the  English  fashion.  Robin  Oig  said  he  was  willing 
to  appeal  to  law,  or  to  fight  like  a Highland  gentleman,  with  broad- 


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swords.  His  answer  was  met  with  derision,  and  Wakefield  twice 
knocked  him  down  and  severely  beat  him.  The  outraged  High- 
lander walked  twelve  miles  to  recover  his  dirk,  with  one  blow  of 
which  he  killed  Wakefield,  saying: 

k*Yon,  Harry  Waakfelt,  showed  me  to-day  how  the  Saxon  churls  fight  — I 
show  you  now  how  the  Highland  Dunnie-wassal  fights/’  Ch.  ii. 

He  was  afterward  tried  and  executed  for  murder. 

He  repelled  indignantly  the  observations  of  those  who  accused  him  of  attack- 
ing an  unarmed  man.  '*  I give  a life  for  the  life  I took/'  he  said,  **  and  what  can 
I do  more?*’  Ch.  ii. 

Ch.  i,  ii.  See  Wakefield. 

Morrison,  Hugh.  A Lowland  drover,  who  prided  himself  on  being 
one  of  the  “Manly  Morrisons,”  who  used  broadswords  instead  of 
dirks.  Ch.  i,  ii. 

The  Judge.  A venerable  and  sympathetic  man.  Ch.  ii. 

The  Two  Drovers.  See  Robin  Oig  M‘Combich;  Harry  Wake- 
field. 

Wakefield,  Harry.  An  English  athlete  and  drover,  between  whom 
and  the  Highland  drover,  Robin  Oig  M‘Combich,  there  existed  a 
devoted  friendship. 

His  holidays  were  holidays  indeed ; but  his  days  of  work  were  dedicated  to 
steady  and  persevering  labour.  . . . He  was  irascible,  sometimes  to  the  verge 
of  being  quarrelsome;  and  perhaps  not  the  less  inclined  to  bring  his  disputes  to 
a pugilistic  decision  because  he  found  few  antagonists  able  to  stand  up  to  him 
in  the  boxing  ring.  Ch.  i. 

Wakefield’s  hasty  temper  was  aroused  against  Robin  Oig  on  ac- 
count of  a misunderstanding  about  pasturage  for  their  cattle.  His 
wrath  was  encouraged  by  the  bullies  he  met  at  the  tavern,  and  in- 
creased by  the  liquor  he  drank  with  them.  Wakefield  “ punished  ” 
Robin  Oig  with  pugilistic  skill.  His  pique  and  bad  temper  were  all 
over  now,  and  his  frank  nature  forgot  the  quarrel.  He  was  ready 
to  be  as  good  friends  as  heretofore  with  Robin  Oig,  but  two  hours 
afterward  the  Highlander  plunged  his  dirk  with  fatal  effect  into 
Wakefield's  breast.  Ch.  i,  ii.  See  Robin  Oig  M‘Combich. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Mr.  Croftangry’s  preface.  I.  The  Highland  drover,  Robin  Oig  MkCombich  — 
Auld  Janet's  prophecy  — Robin  Oig  intrusts  his  dirk  to  the  Lowlander,  Hugh  Mor- 
rison— Harry  Wakefield,  the  English  drover  — Friendship  between  the  two  drov- 
ers. II.  Robin  Oig  obtains  the  desired  pasturage  — The  weary  and  indignant 
Wakefield  at  the  ale-house  — Squire  Ireby  entertains  the  Highland  drover  — Robin 
Oig  seeks  his  friend  — Robin  Oig’s  insulting  reception  at  the  ale-house —Wakefield 
**  punishes  ” Robin  Oig  — The  recovered  dirk  — Wakefield’s  murder  — Robin  Oig’s 
trial  at  Carlisle  — The  judge’s  affecting  charge  to  the  jury  — Robin  Oig’s  sentence 
and  execution  — kk  I gave  a life  for  the  life  I took,  . . . and  what  can  I do  more?  ” 


THE  SURGEON’S  DAUGHTER* 


ARGUMENT. 

MR.  FAIRSCRIBE,  having  a prejudice  against  the  Highlanders, 
suggests  that  Mr.  Croftangry  can  find  material  for  his  chroni- 
cles in  a story  of  India.  Miss  Kate  Fairscribe,  accordingly,  relates  to 
Mr.  Croftangry  the  history  of  her  relative,  Menie  Gray,  the  Sin *- 

(jeon's  Daughter.  

Belash  Cassim.  A chief  in  Hyder  Ali’s  service.  Ch.  xv. 

Butler,  Mr.  A military  chaplain;  “somewhat  of  a coxcomb.” 
Ch.  xi. 

Calder,  Mr.  An  old  Quartermaster.  Ch.  xi. 

Capstern.  The  old  captain  of  the  Indianman.  Ch.  xi. 

El  Hadgi,  Barak.  A Fakir,  who  gave  Dr.  Hartley  a grateful 
friendship  in  return  for  his  medical  attention.  Through  Barak’s 
favor  with  Hyder  Ali,  Hartley  obtained  an  interview  with  the  mon- 
arch in  behalf  of  Menie  Gray.  Barak  was  Hyder  Ali’s  secret,  able 
and  trusted  agent. 

His  gravity  of  habit  and  profession  could  not  prevent  his  features  from  ex- 
pressing occasionally  a perception  of  humour,  not  usually  seen  in  devotees  of  his 
class.  Ch.  xi. 

Ch.  xi,  xiv,  xv.  See  Hartley;  Hyder  Alt. 

Esdale,  Mr.  A respected  military  surgeon,  who  had  been  impris- 
oned by  Hyder  Ali,  and  who  advised  Hartley  not  to  interfere  in 
Menie  Gray’s  behalf.  Ch.  xi,  xiv.  See  Hartley. 

Goodriche,  Mr.  A Catholic  priest,  who  baptized  Richard  Middle- 
mas.  Ch.  ii.  See  Middlemas. 

Gray,  Gideon,  Dr.  The  surgeon  of  Middlemas,  who  faithfully  and 
unselfishly  discharged  the  duties  of  his  laborious  and  ill-remunerated 
profession.  He  was  plain  and  blunt  in  his  manners,  calm  in  his 
decisions,  and  kind  and  honorable  in  all  his  conduct.  His  modest 
income  was  ample  for  his  wants,  and  in  middle  life  he  married. 
After  several  years  of  wedded  happiness,  his  wife  died  in  giving 


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birth  to  their  only  child,  Menie.  He  never  recovered  from  this 
blow  to  his  affections.  Previous  to  his  affliction,  an  illegitimate 
child,  Richard  Middlemas,  had  been  born  at  his  house,  and  left  in 
his  care  by  relatives  who  provided  for  its  support.  He  educated 
Richard  to  his  own  profession,  but  the  ungrateful  youth  abandoned 
his  protector  in  his  old  age.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  xii.  See  Gray 
(Jean  and  Menie);  Richard  Middlemas. 

Gray,  Jean,  Mrs.  Dr.  Gray’s  simple-hearted,  affectionate  and  im- 
pulsive wife,  who  died  in  giving  birth  to  their  daughter,  Menie. 
Ch.  ii,  iii.  See  Gray  (Dr.  and  Menie). 

Gray,  Menie.  The  Surgeon  s Daughter.  She  had  a lovely  counte- 
nance, quiet  dignity  and  kindly  spirit.  She  was  an  affectionate 
daughter,  and  the  belle  and  favorite  of  her  native  village  of  Mid- 
dlemas. She  early  gave  her  love  to  Richard  Middlemas,  who  went 
to  India  to  seek  his  fortune.  After  her  father’s  death,  she  led  a 
weary  life  of  drudgery  and  dependence  in  the  household  of  a distant 
relative.  In  unsuspecting  faith,  she  complied  with  Middlemas’ 
request  to  come  to  India  and  be  married  there.  She  soon  realized 
that  Middlemas  intended  to  place  her  in  the  seraglio  of  a native 
prince,  who  had  passionately  admired  her  picture.  She  applied  for 
help  to  a rejected  suitor,  Dr.  Hartley,  who  with  much  difficulty  res- 
cued her  from  her  peril.  The  reigning  sovereign,  Hyder  Ali,  gave 
her  a large  sum  of  gold  as  a recompense  for  the  treatment  she  had 
experienced  in  his  domains.  Before  two  years,  Hartley  died  and 
bequeathed  her  a considerable  legacy.  She  returned  to  England 
broken  in  health.  She  refused  many  matrimonial  offers,  and  lived 
a retired  life,  devoting  her  wealth  to  deeds  of  charity.  Ch.  iii,  iv, 
v,  vi,  xi,  xii,  xiv,  xv.  See  Gray  (Dr.  and  Mrs.);  Hartley;  Mid- 
dlemas; Tippoo  Saib. 

Hartley,  Adam,  Dr.  A frank,  honorable  and  athletic  young  Eng- 
lishman, who  studied  his  profession  under  Dr.  Gray.  His  fellow- 
student,  Richard  Middlemas,  was  his  successful  rival  for  Menie 
Gray’s  favor.  He  was  a skillful  and  disinterested  physician.  While 
in  charge  of  a hospital  he  saved  his  rival’s  life,  and  did  not  scruple 
to  be  of  service  to  him  in  many  ways.  Hartley  went  to  India  in 
the  government’s  employ,  and,  notwithstanding  perils  to  life  and 
health,  prevented  Middlemas  from  betraying  Menie  Gray  into  the 
harem  of  Prince  Tippoo.  Hartley  forbore  to  again  urge  his  suit 
upon  Miss  Gray  while  she  was  suffering  from  this  shock  to  her 
affections.  He  shortly  afterward  died  while  courageously  combat- 
ing one  of  the  contagious  diseases  of  the  climate.  Menie  Gray  was 


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his  principal  heir,  and  she  remained  unmarried  in  respect  to  his 
memory.  Ch.  iv,  v,  viii,  ix,  x,  xi,  xii,  xiv,  xv.  See  Menie  Gray. 

Hillary,  Tom.  Mr.  Lawford’s  fast  and  dandified  clerk;  afterward 
an  unscrupulous  recruiting  sergeant  for  the  East  India  Company. 
He  had  a fascinating  influence  over  young  Middlemas,  and  enlisted 
him  in  the  Company’s  service.  He  then  drugged  and  robbed  him, 
and  sent  him  to  an  infected  hospital,  where  he  would  have  died  but 
for  timely  assistance.  Ch.  iii,  vi,  vii.  See  Lawford;  Middle- 
mas. 

Hyder  Ali.  The  celebrated  usurper  of  the  kingdom  of  Mysore,  who 
was  at  length  vanquished  by  the  English.  In  the  disguise  of  a 
Fakir  he  heard  Hartley’s  appeal  for  help  in  Menie  Gray’s  extremity. 
Hyder  Ali  generously  rescued  her,  though  in  so  doing  it  was  neces- 
sary to  humiliate  his  son.  Ch.  xv.  See  Menie  Gray;  Tippoo 
Saib. 

Jamieson,  Bet.  The  superintendent  of  Dr.  Gray’s  household  after 
his  wife’s  death,  and  Richard  Middlemas’  high-tempered  and  affec- 
tionate nurse.  She  entertained  young  Richard  with  wonderful 
descriptions  of  his  unknown  parents,  and  painted  his  future  in  most 
romantic  colors.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  v.  See  Richard  Middlemas. 

Jaup,  Alison.  An  old  nurse.  Ch.  ii. 

Lawford,  Mr.  Town  clerk  of  Middlemas,  and  joint  trustee  with 
Dr.  Gray  for  Richard  Middlemas.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  vi.  See  Richard 
Middlemas. 

Louponheight,  Laird  of.  An  awkward  “booby,”  who  admired 
Menie  Gray.  Ch.  iv. 

M‘Fittoch.  A dancing-master.  Ch.  iii. 

Mercer,  Major.  A gossip.  Ch.  xi. 

Middlemas,  Richard.  Illegitimate  son  of  Richard  Tresham  and 
Zilia  Mon^ada.  He  was  born  at  Dr.  Gray’s  house,  and  named  Mid- 
dlemas after  the  place  of  his  birth.  His  grandfather  intrusted  him 
to  Dr.  Gray’s  care,  and  provided  for  his  support,  but  wished  him 
raised  in  ignorance  of  his  relatives.  He  grew  up  to  be  a dark, 
handsome  and  graceful  man,  with  an  elegance  of  manner.  He  was 
haughty,  ambitious  and  avaricious,  and  cherished  a hatred  against 
his  unknown  parents  for  the  shame  they  had  entailed  upon  him. 
He  was  betrothed  to  Menie  Gray,  and  educated  to  the  medical  pro- 
fession. The  prospects  of  a country  doctor  were  too  humble  for  his 
aspirations.  He  enlisted  in  the  East  India  service,  and  was  so 
badly  treated  that  the  interference  of  his  unknown  father  (the  com- 
manding officer)  was  necessary.  He  used  such  abusive  language  in 
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his  mother's  presence  as  to  cause  her  death.  His  father  sent  him 
to  India  with  a lieutenant’s  commission.  He  killed  his  colonel,  who 
had  objected  to  his  bearing  his  father’s  name.  He  deserted  the 
army,  and  entered  the  service  of  an  Amazonian  paramour.  To  aid 
his  own  advancement,  he  attempted  to  place  Menie  Gray  in  the 
power  of  the  enamored  Prince  Tippoo.  Repenting  of  his  villainy, 
he  then  plotted  against  the  Prince,  in  order  to  save  Menie.  Hyder 
Ali  punished  the  criminal  by  having  him  trampled  to  death  by  an 
elephant.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  ix,  x,  xiii,  xv.  See  Gray 
(Gideon  and  Menie);  Hyder  Ali;  Zilia  de  Moncada;  Mrs. 
Montreville;  Richard  Tresham. 

Moncada,  Matthias  de.  Father  of  Zilia  de  Moncada;  a severe  and 
haughty  Portuguese  Jew,  of  great  wealth,  who  resided  in  London. 
Ch.  ii,  iii,  v,  x.  See  Zilia  de  Moncada;  Richard  Tresham. 

Moncada,  Zilia  de.  Matthias  de  Mon^ada’s  beautiful  daughter, 
and  mother  to  Richard  Middlemas.  She  was  of  a gentle  and  un- 
suspecting nature,  and  was  seduced  by  Richard  Tresham,  whom  her 
father  had  refused  to  allow  her  to  marry.  The  lovers  fled  to  Scot- 
land, and  before  they  could  be  married  she  became  a mother. 
Tresham  was  compelled  to  leave  England  on  account  of  political 
intrigues.  Her  father  forced  her  to  return  home,  and  liberally  pro- 
vided for  her  child,  but  he  would  allow  her  no  communication  with 
her  offspring.  After  fourteen  years  of  separation,  she  was  married 
to  Richard  Tresham,  who  now  called  himself  General  Withering- 
ton.  Her  husband  united  with  her  father  in  insisting  upon  secrecy 
in  respect  to  her  youthful  folly,  and  they  would  not  allow  her  to 
seek  her  son.  Though  she  had  other  children,  her  heart  longed  for 
her  first-born.  They  at  length  met,  and  Richard  spoke  of  his  un- 
known father  and  mother  as 

Unnatural  parents,  who  brought  me  into  this  world  by  their  sin,  and  de- 
serted me  through  their  cruelty  1 ” 

Zilia,  as  she  heard  these  cutting  words,  flung  back  her  veil,  raising  it  on  both 
hands  till  it  floated  behind  her  like  a mist,  and  then,  giving  a faint  groan,  sunk 
down  in  a swoon *‘Did  you  hear  him,  Richard!”  she  exclaimed  in  ac- 
cents terribly  loud,  considering  the  exhausted  stale  of  her  strength.  It 

was  Heaven  speaking  our  condemnation  by  the  voice  of  our  own  child.  But  do 
not  fear,  my  Richard ; do  not  weep ! I will  answer  the  thunder  of  Heaven  with 
its  own  music.” 

She  flew  to  a harpsichord;  . . . she  wandered  over  the  keys,  producing  a wil- 
derness of  harmony,  composed  of  passages  recalled  by  memory,  or  combined  by 
her  own  musical  talent,  until  at  length  her  voice  and  instrument  united  in  one 
of  those  magnificent  hymns  in  which  her  youth  had  praised  her  Maker.  . . . The 
tear  ebbed  insensibly  from  the  eyes  which  she  turned  upwards  — her  vocal  tones, 


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combining  with  those  of  the  instrument,  rose  to  a pitch  of  brilliancy  seldom  at- 
tained by  the  most  distinguished  performers,  and  sunk  into  a dying  cadence, 
which  fell,  never  again  to  rise,— for  the  songstress  had  died  with  her  strain. 
Ch.  ix. 

Ch.  ii,  viii,  ix,  x.  See  Middlemas;  Mon^ada;  Tresham. 

Montreville,  Adela.  An  ambitious  and  “ SemiramisTooking  ” 
Amazon,  dressed  richly  in  an  Indian  costume. 

Mother  Montreville  ...  is  the  widow  of  a Swiss  officer  in  the  French  ser- 
vice, who,  after  the  surrender  of  Pondicherry,  went  off  into  the  interior  and 
commenced  soldier  on  his  own  account.  . . . But  Ryder  Naig  understood  no 
such  interloping  proceedings,  and  down  he  came,  besieged  the  fort,  and  took  it, 
though  some  pretend  it  was  betrayed  to  him  by  this  very  woman.  Be  that  as  it 
may,  the  poor  Swiss  was  found  dead  on  the  ramparts.  Certain  it  is,  she  re- 
ceived large  sums  of  money,  under  pretence  of  paying  off  her  troops,  surrender- 
ing of  hill-forts,  and  Heaven  knows  what  besides.  She  was  permitted  also  to 
retain  some  insignia  of  royalty ; and  as  she  was  wont  to  talk  of  Hyder  as  the 
Eastern  Solomon,  she  generally  became  known  by  the  title  of  Queen  of  Sheba. 
...  In  a word,  she  does  pretty  much  as  she  likes.  The  great  folks  here  are 
civil  to  her,  though  they  look  on  her  as  little  better  than  a spy.  As  to  Hyder,  it 
is  supposed  he  has  insured  her  fidelity  by  borrowing  the  greater  part  of  her 
treasures,  which  prevents  her  from  daring  to  break  with  him.  Besides  other 
causes  that  smack  of  scandal  of  another  sort.  Ch.  xi. 

In  jealous  rage,  she  betrayed  her  paramour,  Middlemas,  because 
he  hesitated  in  his  villainy  against  Menie  Gray. 

Ch.  xi,  xii,  xiii,  xv.  See  Hyder  Ali;  Middlemas. 

Paupiah.  The  Bramin  Dubash,  or  Secretary  of  the  English  Gov- 
ernor. 

An  Oriental  Machiavel,  whose  premature  wrinkles  were  the  result  of  many 
an  intrigue,  in  which  the  existence  of  the  poor,  the  happiness  of  the  rich,  the 
honour  of  men  and  the  chastity  of  women,  had  been  sacrificed  without  scruple 
to  attain  some  private  or  political  advantage.  Ch.  xiii. 

Ch.  xiii,  xiv. 

Pestle  and  Mortar.  Dr.  Gray’s  ponies.  Ch.  ii,  iii.  See  Dr.  Gray. 

Seelencooper,  Captain.  The  brutal  Superintendent  of  the  East 
India  Company’s  hospital.  Ch.  vii,  viii. 

Simson,  Luckie.  Zilia  de  Monc^ada’s  nurse  upon  the  birth  of  Rich- 
ard Middlemas.  Ch.  ii. 

Sing,  Sadhu.  A gallant  freebooter,  whose  bride  had  been  killed 
by  a tiger.  He  never  left  the  spot  of  her  death,  and  became  pre- 
maturely old. 

His  friends  brought  him  food  and  water  from  the  nullah,  but  he  neither 
smiled  or  showed  any  mark  of  acknowledgment  unless  when  they  brought  him 
flowers  to  deck  the  grave  of  Mora.  Ch.  xiv. 

Ch.  xiv. 

The  King’s  Messenger.  An  impudent  and  important  official.  Ch. 
ii. 


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The  Lieutenant-Colonel  of  Fort  St.  George.  Killed  in  a duel 

with  Middlemas.  Ch.  x.  See  Middlemas. 

The  Surgeon’s  Daughter.  See  Menie  Gray. 

The  Vakeel.  The  government  messenger.  Ch.  xiv,  xv. 

Tippoo  Sait),  Prince.  Hyder  Ali’s  son,  and  Vice-Regent  of  Banga- 
lore. After  seeing  Menie  Gray’s  picture,  he  conceived  an  absorbing 
passion  for  her,  and  bribed  her  betrothed,  Middlemas,  to  betray  her 
to  him.  His  father’s  interference  thwarted  his  wishes.  Ch.  xv. 
See  Menie  Gray;  Hyder  Ali. 

Tomson,  Peg.  An  old  nurse;  Bet  Jamieson’s  mother.  Ch.  ii.  See 
Bet  Jamieson. 

Tresham,  Richard.  Zilia  de  Monc^ada’s  husband,  and  father  to 
Richard  Middlemas.  He  was  a haughty  and  high-born  Jacobite, 
to  whom  the  Jew,  Mongada,  refused  the  hand  of  his  daughter,  Zilia. 
Tresham  seduced  her,  and  was  compelled  to  leave  England  on  ac- 
count of  political  suspicion  and  Mongada’s  efforts  to  bring  him  to 
the  scaffold.  He  assumed  his  mother’s  name  of  Witherington,  and, 
as  a general  in  the  East  India  Company’s  service,  rose  to  fortune 
and  eminence.  He  married  Zilia  de  Monqada  after  fourteen  years’ 
separation.  She  became  a Christian,  and  sorrowfully  submitted  to 
her  husband’s  command  that  she  should  continue  to  live  without 
the  offspring  of  their  early  love.  At  length  Middlemas  had  an  in- 
terview with  his  unknown  parents,  and  Zilia  died  from  the  agita- 
tion occasioned  by  his  vituperative  language.  In  the  frenzy  of 
remorse  and  bereavement,  General  Witherington  says: 

li  I am  the  accursed  Richard  Tresham,  the  seducer  of  Zilia  and  the  father  of 
her  murderer.”  Ch.  ix. 

Ch.  ii,  viii,  ix,  x.  See  Richard  Middlemas;  Monc^ada  (Matthias 
de  and  Zilia  de). 

Winter.  Richard  Tresham’s  faithful  old  servant.  Ch.  viii,  ix. 
Witherington,  General  and  Mrs.  See  Zilia  de  Mon^ada;  Rich- 
ard Tresham. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  (1831).  Appendix  to  Introduction  (1832).  I.  Mr.  Croftangry’s 
preface.  II.  Dr.  Gideon  Gray  — His  marriage  — The  mysterious  strangers  at  Dr. 
Gray’s  house  — The  birth  and  Catholic  christening  — Mon^ada  carries  his  daughter 
away  — Provision  for  the  bastard,  Richard  Middlemas.  III.  Lawford's  hint  — Mrs. 
Gray’s  death  at  Menie's  birth  — Richard’s  air-castles  disappear  when  he  learns  the 
truth  from  Dr.  Gray  — Richard  as  a medical  student.  IV.  Adam  Hartley  and 
Richard  — Menie  Gray  and  her  admirers.  V.  Hartley’s  fears  for  Menie’s  happi- 
ness as  Richard  Middlemas’  betrothed  — Richard’s  reflections.  VI.  Tom  Hillary 
recruits  Richard  for  the  East  India  Company’s  service  — Richard's  farewells  — 


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The  seal.  VII.  Richard's  distress  at  the  infected  hospital  — The  brutal  Seelen- 
cooper.  VIII.  Hartley  at  Richard’s  bedside  — The  East  India  Company  at  this  pe- 
riod—Hartley  appeals  to  General  Witherington  in  Richard  Middlemas’  behalf  —The 
commission.  IX.  Middlemas’  interview  with  his  unknown  parents  — Zilia’s  death 
and  General  Witherington's  frenzy.  X.  Hartley  visits  the  selfish  Middlemas  in  behalf 
of  his  dead  mother  — History  of  Richard's  parents  — Richard  Tresham  and  Zilia 
de  Mo^ada — Madias  — Richard’s  duel  and  desertion.  XI.  Three  years  after- 
ward—Dr.  Hartley’s  anxiety  at  seeing  Menie  Gray  in  the  “ Queen  of  Sheba’s” 
company.  XII.  Hartley  visits  Menie  Gray.  XIII.  Middlemas  and  his  jealous 
paramour  — Middlemas  and  the  Paupiah.  XIV.  Menie  Gray  realizes  the  plot  to 
betray  her  to  Prince  Tippoo’s  harem,  and  summons  the  assistance  of  her  rejected 
lover,  Hartley  — Hartley’s  journey  toward  Hyder  Ali's  capital  — Sadhu  Sing  — 
Hartley  seeks  El  Hadgi.  XV.  Hartley  pleads  for  Menie  before  El  Hadgi  and  the 
disguised  Hyder  Ali  — Hartley  at  Bangalore  — Hyder  Ali  saves  Menie  —Fate  of 
the  traitor.  Middlemas  — Mrs.  Montreville  — Hartley’s  death  — Menie  Gray's  after- 
life— Domum  mansit , lanam  fecit  — Mr.  Croftangry's  Conclusion. 


THE  FAIR  MAID  OF  PERTH;* 

OR,  ST.  VALENTINE’S  DAY. 


ARGUMENT. 

npHIS  romance  is  laid  in  Perth  and  its  vicinity,  “during  the  last 
years  of  the  fourteenth  century,”  in  the  reign  of  Robert  III  of 
Scotland. 

Mrs.  Policy,  the  housekeeper  at  Holy  rood,  was  indebted  to  Chrystal 
Croftangry  for  relieving  her  of  a “sacrilegious  ” agent  of  the  Infalli- 
ble Detergent  Elixir,  who  was  endeavoring  to  remove  the  blood-stains 
caused  by  Rizzio’s  murder.  Afterward,  Mr.  Croftangry  converses 
with  Mrs.  Baliol  about  the  reliability  of  the  stains,  and  describes 
Rizzio’s  assassins.  In  reference  to  his  next  literary  venture,  Mr. 
Croftangry  says: 

“•The  events  are  too  well  known  in  Mary's  days  to  be  used  as  vehicles’  of 
romantic  fiction.  . . . The  course  of  my  story  shall  take  its  rise  ...  in  a remote 
period  of  history,  and  in  a province  removed  from  my  natural  sphere  of  the  Canon- 
gate.”  Introductory.  

Albany,  Murdoch,  Duke  of.  Successor  to  the  regency  of  his 
father,  Robert  of  Albany.  Upon  the  accession  of  James  I, 

Duke  Murdoch  of  Albany,  with  his  sons,  was  brought  to  the  scaffold,  in  expi- 
ation of  his  father's  guilt  and  his  own.  Ch.  xxxv. 

Ch.  xxxv.  See  Robert  of  Albany. 

Albany,  Robert,  Duke  of.  Brother  to  King  Robert.  He  aspired 
to  the  throne,  and  subtly  plotted  against  the  heir,  Rothsay.  The 
King  banished  him  from  his  presence  on  account  of  his  complicity 
with  Rothsay ’s  murder.  He  afterward  became  regent  for  James  I, 
and  notwithstanding  his  crimes,  went  “in  peace  to  his  grave.”  Ch. 
ix,  x,  xi,  xiii,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxix,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv.  See  Robert 
III;  Bothsay. 

Annabella,  Queen.  King  Robert’s  wife  and  Rothsay ’s  mother. 

Queen  Annabella,  a daughter  of  the  noble  house  of  Drummond,  gifted  with  a 
depth  of  sagacity  and  firmness  of  mind,  which  exercised  some  restraint  over 
the  levities  of  a son  who  respected  her.  and  sustained  on  many  occasions  the 


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wavering  resolution  of  her  royal  husband.  But  after  her  death  the  imbecile 
Sovereign  resembled  nothing  so  much  as  a vessel  drifted  from  her  anchors,  and 
tossed  about  amidst  contending  currents.  Ch.  ix. 

Ch.  ix,  xvii.  See  Robert  III;  Duke  of  Rothsay. 

Anselm.  Prior  of  the  Dominicans;  the  King’s  influential  confessor 
and  member  of  his  Council.  He  was  austere  and  haughty,  and  de- 
voted himself  to  the  aggrandizement  of  the  church  and  “the  suppres- 
sion of  heresy.”  Ch.  ix,  x,  xi,  xiii,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxxiv.  See  Robert  III. 

Anton.  An  apprentice  to  Smith.  Ch.  xix. 

Balneaves.  A citizen  of  Perth.  Ch.  vii. 

Balveny,  Lord.  A kinsman  to  the  Earl  of  Douglas.  Ch.  xxxii. 

Beg,  Tosach.  MacGillie  Chattanach’s  second.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

Bonthron,  Anthony.  A sullen,  drunken  and  malignant  assassin 
in  Sir  John  Ramorny’s  service.  He  murdered  Proudfute,  whom  he 
mistook  for  Smith.  Superstitiously  believing  that  Proudfute’s 
wounds  would  bleed,  he  refused  to  prove  his  innocence  by  passing 
the  bier.  He  demanded  the  right  of  combat,  and  was  vanquished 
in  the  lists  by  Smith.  Ramorny  promised  to  save  his  life  if  he 
should  assert  that  the  Duke  of  Rothsay  instigated  the  deed. 
Bonthron  was  supposed  to  have  died  upon  the  gallows;  but  his 
patron  had  him  provided  with  a steel  collar,  and  certain  bands  and 
hooks,  by  means  of  which  the  bribed  executioner  saved  his  life. 
Bonthron  assisted  in  Rothsay’s  murder,  and  was  hanged,  in  earnest, 
for  this  crime.  Ch.  xv,  xvi,  xvii,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxxii.  See 
Ramorny. 

Buncle,  Master.  Sir  John  Ramorny’s  squire  and  messenger,  who 
deserted  Sir  John  after  Rothsay’s  murder.  Ch.  xxiv,  xxxii.  See 
Ramorny. 

Chariot.  The  glee-maiden’s  faithful  little  spaniel.  Ch.  xi,  xii,  xxxii. 
See  Louise. 

Charteris,  Sir  Patrick.  The  influential  and  hereditary  Provost  of 
Perth.  A wealthy  and  hospitable  nobleman,  who  aspired  to  the 
favor  of  the  Duchess  of  Rothsay.  Ch.  vii,  viii,  xx,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxv, 
xxvi,  xxxi,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxvi.  See  Duchess  of  Rothsay. 

Chrysteson.  A citizen  of  Perth.  Ch.  vii. 

Clement,  Father.  A venerable  and  gifted  Carthusian  monk,  who 
was  accused  of  heresy  because  he  preached  against  church  abuses. 
He  was  compelled  to  fly  to  the  Highlands,  and  afterward  became  a 
hermit.  He  had  a sympathetic  and  unworldly  nature,  and  was  in- 
different to  danger.  Ch.  iii,  xiv,  xxv,  xxvii,  xxix,  xxxvi. 

Conachar.  Eachin  Maclan,  son  of  Gilchrist  Maclan,  Chief  of  Clan 
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An  ancient  prophecy  was  current  among  them,  that  the  power  of  the  tribe 
should  fall  by  means  of  a boy  born  under  a bush  of  holly,  and  suckled  by  a white 
doe.  The  circumstance,  unfortunately  for  the  Chief,  tallied  exactly  with  the 
birth  of  the  only  child  which  remained  to  him,  and  it  was  demanded  of  him  by 
the  elders  of  the  clan,  that  the  boy  should  be  either  put  to  death,  or  at  least  re- 
moved from  the  dominions  of  the  tribe,  and  brought  up  in  obscurity.  Ch.  xxvi. 

The  Chief  apprenticed  him  to  Simon  Glover,  under  the  name  of 
Conachar.  He  was  sullen  and  haughty,  and  far  from  skillful  in  the 
Glover’s  trade.  He  cherished  an  unrequited  love  for  Catherine 
Glover,  who  exerted  an  elevating  influence  over  him.  The  King 
commanded  that  the  feud  between  Clans  Chattan  and  Quhele 
should  be  settled  by  a combat  between  thirty  of  their  chosen  war- 
riors, in  his  presence,  on  Palm  Sunday.  The  seer  of  the  tribe 
advised  Conachar’s  recall,  as  he  had  foreseen  that 

Eachin,  or  Hector  Maclan,  was  the  only  man  in  the  approaching  combat  be- 
tween the  two  hostile  clans,  who  should  come  off  without  blood  or  blemish.  Ch. 
xxvi. 

Conachar’s  father  died  shortly  after  his  return  to  the  Highlands, 
and  he  became  the  Chief  of  the  powerful  Clan  Quhele.  In  sorrow 
and  shame,  he  realized  that  he  was  a physical  coward.  He  would 
willingly  have  retired  to  private  life,  if  he  could  have  Catherine 
Glover  for  his  bride.  Palm  Sunday  arrived,  and  he  saw  all  his 
warriors  fall  around  him.  Finding  himself  alone,  and  in  the  pres- 
ence of  Smith,  his  redoubted  antagonist,  he  plunged  into  the  Tay. 

A varying  tradition  has  assigned  more  than  one  supplement  to  the  history. 

. . . These  legends  are  founded  on  two  peculiar  points  in  his  story,  his  evincing 
timidity,  and  his  committing  suicide;  both  of  them  circumstances  almost  unex- 
ampled in  the  history  of  a Mountain  Chief.  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  vi,  xiv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxvi.  See 
Catherine  Glover;  Torquil. 

Craigdallie,  Adam.  The  Senior  Bailie  of  Perth;  humorous  and 
efficient.  Ch.  iv,  vii,  viii,  xviii,  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxxiv. 

Crawford,  Earl  of.  Earl  Marshal  of  Scotland. 

A youth,  who,  scarcely  beyond  the  years  of  boyhood,  bore  on  his  brow  the 
deep  impression  of  early  thought,  and  premature  passion.  This  was  that  cele- 
brated Lindsay,  Earl  of  Crawford,  who,  in  his  after-days,  was  known  by  the 
epithet  of  the  Tiger  Earl,  and  who  ruled  the  great  and  rich  valley  of  Strathmore 
with  the  absolute  power  and  unrelenting  cruelty  of  a feudal  tyrant.  Ch.  xxi. 
Ch.  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv. 

Crookshank.  A citizen  of  Perth.  Ch.  vii. 

Cuthbert.  One  of  Smith’s  apprentices.  Ch.  xix. 

Cyprian,  Brother.  An  “aged,  dark-browed’’  Dominican  monk. 
Ch.  xi,  xii. 

Day,  Ferquhard.  One  of  the  warriors  of  Clan  Chattan,  chosen  to 


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fight  with  Clan  Quhele  on  Palm  Sunday.  His  enemy,  Torquil  of 
the  Oak,  knew  that  there  existed  a love  between  his  daughter,  Eva, 
and  Ferquhard.  Torquil  said: 

“ Let  her  give  him  but  a sign  of  favour,  and  well  I know  he  will  forget  kith 
and  kin,  forsake  the  field,  and  fly  with  her  to  the  desert.”  Ch.  xxix. 

Upon  Palm  Sunday,  Clan  Cliattan  missed 

Ferquhard  Day,  who,  many  a mile  beyond  the  mountains,  was  busied  in 
receiving  such  indemnification  as  successful  love  could  bestow  for  the  loss  of 
honour.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

Ch.  xxix,  xxxiv.  See  Torquil. 

Dingwell.  One  of  Smith’s  apprentices.  Ch.  xix. 

Dorothy.  Simon  Glover’s  servant.  She  was  generally  called  Doro- 
thy Glover,  on  account  of  her  master’s  trade,  which  she  practiced. 

Though  somewhat  deaf  upon  ordinary  occasions,  her  ear  for  bad  news  was  as 
sharp  as  a kite’s  scent  for  carrion.  Ch.  xix. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  vi,  xix,  xxv,  xxxiii.  See  Simon  Glover. 

Douglas,  Archibald,  Earl  of.  Lieu! enant- General  of  the  king- 
dom. 

Archibald,  Earl  of  Douglas,  terrible  alike  from  the  extent  of  his  lands,  from 
the  numerous  offices  and  jurisdictions  with  which  he  was  invested,  and  from  his 
personal  qualities  of  wisdom  and  valour,  mingled  with  indomitable  pride,  and 
more  than  the  feudal  love  of  vengeance.  Ch.  ix. 

Douglas  resisted  the  encroachments  of  the  Church,  and  defeated 
the  traitorous  March  and  his  English  allies.  He  married  into  the 
royal  family,  and  made  his  daughter  the  bride  of  the  unwilling 
Rothsay.  Douglas  plotted  against  the  defiant  Prince’s  succession 
to  the  throne,  but  he  was  horrified  at  Rothsay ’s  murder,  and  speed- 
ily punished  those  implicated  in  the  crime.  Ch.  ix,  xi,  xiii,  xxv, 
xxix,  xxxii,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvi.  See  Rothsay  (Duchess  and 
Duke). 

Dunter.  An  apprentice  to  Smith.  Ch.  xxxiii. 

Dwining,  Henbane.  A Perth  Pottingar,  or  Apothecary.  He  was 
a learned  man  and  a subtle  and  malicious  adept  in  all  varieties  of 
crime  and  intrigue.  He  had  obsequious  manners,  and  an  avaricious 
love  of  gold.  He  was  in  the  service  of  Sir  John  Ramorny,  and  was 
condemned  to  be  hanged  for  complicity  in  Rothsay ’s  murder.  He 
received  the  sentence  with  what  he  considered  the  appropriate  calm 
of  a sage  and  an  atheist,  and  then  poisoned  himself.  Ch.  vii,  viii, 
xii,  xv,  xix,  xxii,  xxiv,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxvi.  See  Ramorny. 

Edgar.  An  attendant  upon  Rothsay.  Ch.  xi. 

Elizabeth  of  Dunbar.  Daughter  of  the  Earl  of  March.  She  was 
betrothed  to  the  Duke  of  Rothsay,  and  was  torn  from  his  arms  in 
“the  very  wantonness  of  policy.”  Ch.  ix.  See  Rothsay. 

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Errol,  Earl  of.  Sir  Gilbert  Hay,  Lord  High  Constable  of  Scotland. 
Ch.  xxiii,  xxx,  xxxiii,  xxxiv. 

Eva.  Torquil’s  fair  daughter.  Ch.  xxix.  See  Ferquhard  Day; 
Torquil  of  the  Oak. 

Eviot.  Sir  John  Ramorny’s  page,  who  deserted  him  after  Rothsay ’s 
murder.  Ch.  xv,  xvii,  xxiii,  xxiv,  xxx,  xxxii.  See  Ramorny. 

Francis,  Father.  A wily  and  treacherous  Dominican  monk.  Ch. 
iii,  xxv, 

Gerard.  Sir  Patrick  Charteris’  servant.  Ch.  viii. 

Gilbert.  Butler  to  Sir  Patrick  Charteris.  Ch.  viii. 

Glass.  A citizen  of  Perth.  Ch.  vii. 

Glover,  Catherine.  Simon  Glover’s  daughter;  the  Fair  Maid  of 
Perth.  She  was  superior  in  education  and  thought  to  her  associates, 
and  held  in  horror  the  prevalence  of  broils  and  bloodshed.  She  was 
a devoted  pupil  of  Father  Clement,  and  when  he  was  charged  with 
heresy  she  assisted  his  escape,  and  the  Church’s  displeasure  forced 
her  to  leave  Perth  for  a brief  period.  Catherine’s  greatest  anxiety 
came  from  the  pursuit  of  the  Duke  of  Rothsay,  Prince  of  Scotland. 
She  was  betrayed  into  his  power,  but  she  so  conducted  herself  that 
he  said : 

“ Forgive  me  if  I have  alarmed  you ; . . . thou  art  too  noble-minded  to  be  the 
toy  of  passing  pleasure,  for  which  my  mistake  destined  thee.'”  Ch.  xxxi. 

Catherine  was  married  to  Henry  Smith,  the  armorer. 

Several  of  the  most  respected  houses  in  Scotland,  but  especially  in  Perthshire, 
and  many  individuals,  distinguished  both  in  arts  and  arms,  record  with  pride 
their  descent  from  the  Gow  Chrom  and  the  Fair  Maid  of  Perth.  Ch.  xxxvi. 

Ch.  ii,  iii,  v,  vi,  xiv,  xix,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxix,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxvi. 
See  Father  Clement;  Conachar;  Simon  Glover;  Duke  of 
Rothsay;  Henry  Smith. 

Glover,  Simon.  An  old,  wealthy  and  respected  Perth  Glover.  He 
was  kind-hearted,  shrewd  and  thrifty.  He  was  devotedly  attached 
to  his  daughter,  and  favored  Henry  Smith’s  suit  for  her  hand.  Simon 
was  accused  of  heresy  on  account  of  his  intimacy  with  Father  Clem- 
ent, but  the  Glover  did  not  aspire  to  martyrdom,  and  soon  made  his 
peace  with  the  Church.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  xvi,  xviii,  xix,  xx, 
xxiii,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxvi.  See  Father 
Clement;  Catherine  Glover;  Henry  Smith. 

Griffin,  Allan.  The  respected  and  deep- voiced  host  of  the  Griffin 
Inn  at  Perth.  Ch.  xviii,  xxxiv. 

Henshawe,  Kitt.  An  old  skipper;  the  confidant  of  Sir  Patrick 
Charteris,  whom  Sir  John  Ramorny  bribed  into  carrying  out  his 
own  plans.  Ch.  xxvi,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxiii.  See  Ramorny. 


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James,  Prince.  Son  of  Robert  III;  afterward  James  I,  King  of 
Scotland.  Ch.  xxxv.  See  Robert  III. 

Jannekin,  Little.  An  apprentice  to  Henry  Smith.  Ch.  xix,  xxxiii. 

Jezabel.  The  diminutive  Proudfute’s  “great  trampling  Flemish 
mare.”  Ch.  viii. 

Kenneth.  One  of  Ramorny’s  retainers.  Ch.  iv. 

Louise.  A glee-maiden.  Rothsay  bestowed  a kiss  upon  her,  and 
requested  Henry  Smith  to  assist  her  flight  from  the  threatened  ven- 
geance of  the  Prince’s  father-in-law,  Douglas.  The  Smith  was  thus 
charged  with  an  intrigue  of  which  he  was  innocent.  Catherine 
Glover  became  interested  in  the  grateful  glee- maiden,  and  she  found 
a home  in  the  Glover’s  family.  Ch.  x,  xi,  xii,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii,  xxxvi. 
See  Catherine  Glover;  Duke  of  Rothsay;  Smith. 

Lundin,  Sir  Louis,  Rev.  Town  Clerk  of  Perth. 

Sir  Louis  Lundin.  . . . like  all  the  priests  of  the  period  (who  were  called  from 
that  circumstance  the  Pope’s  knights),  received  the  honourable  title  of  Dominus , 
contracted  into  Dom,  or  Dan,  or  translated  into  Sir , the  title  of  reverence  due  to 
the  secular  chivalry.  Ch.  xx. 

Ch.  xx. 

MacGillie  Chattanach.  Chief  of  Clan  Chattan. 

He  was  a man  of  middle  stature,  more  than  fifty  years  old,  but  betraying, 
neither  in  features  or  form,  any  decay  of  strength,  or  symptoms  of  age.  His 
dark -red  close-curled  locks  were  in  part  chequered  by  a few  grizzled  hairs,  but 
his  step  and  gesture  were  as  light  in  the  dance,  in  the  chase,  or  in  the  battle,  as 
if  he  had  not  passed  his  thirtieth  year.  His  grey  eye  gleamed  with  a wild  light, 
expressive  of  valour  and  ferocity  mingled;  but  wisdom  and  experience  dwelt  on 
the  expression  of  his  forehead,  eyebrows  and  lips.  Ch.  xxxiv. 

Ch.  xxxiv. 

Maclan,  Eachin  or  Hector.  See  Conachar. 

Maclan,  Gilchrist.  The  upright  but  revengeful  Chief  of  Clan 
Quhele;  Conachar's  father.  Ch.  xxvi,  xxvii.  See  Conachar. 

MacLouis.  Captain  of  the  King’s  Guards.  Ch.  xi,  xxiii,  xxxv. 

March,  Earl  of.  George  Earl  of  Dunbar  and  of  March;  Warden 
of  the  Eastern  Marches. 

His  proud  heart  was  struggling  between  the  allegiance  he  owed  his  sovereign, 
as  well  as  the  love  he  still  found  lurking  in  his  bosom  for  the  person  of  the  well- 
natured  King,  and  a desire  for  vengeance  arising  out  of  his  disappointed  am- 
bition, and  the  disgrace  done  to  him  by  the  substitution  of  Marjory  Douglas  to 
be  the  bride  of  the  heir  apparent,  instead  of  his  betrothed  daughter.  Ch.  x. 

Ch.  ix,  x,  xi,  xiii,  xxv,  xxix,  xxxii.  See  Earl  of  Douglas;  Duke 
of  Rothsay. 

Martha.  The  grasping  Abbess  of  Elcho  Nunnery;  Catherine  Glover’s 
kinswoman.  Ch.  xxv. 

May  Bridget.  The  dairy- woman  at  Falkland  Castle.  Ch.  xxxii. 


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Niel.  The  hospitable  old  Booshallock  (or  Cow-herd)  of  Clan  Quhele. 
Ch.  xxvii,  xxviii,  xxix. 

Norman  Nan  Ord.  Norman  of  the  Hammer,  son  of  Torquil,  and 
killed  on  Palm  Sunday  in  defense  of  his  chief.  Ch.  xxxiii,  xxxiv. 
See  Conaciiar;  Torquil. 

Proudfute,  Magdalen.  The  widow  of  the  murdered  Oliver  Proud- 
fute. 

Maudie  Proudfute  had  been  hitherto  only  noticed  as  a good-looking,  black- 
haired woman,  believed  to  be  . . . disdainful  to  those  whom  she  thought  meaner 
or  poorer  than  herself,  and  lady  and  empress  over  her  late  husband,  whom  she 
quickly  caused  to  lower  his  crest  when  she  chanced  to  hear  him  crowing  out  of 
season.  But  now,  under  the  influence  of  powerful  passion,  she  assumed  a far 
more  imposing  character.  Ch.  xix. 

Ch.  xix,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxiii,  xxxiv.  See  Oliver  Proudfute. 

Proudfute,  Oliver.  A Perth  bonnet-maker.  He  was  small  of 
stature  and  a forward,  boastful  and  gossipy  coward.  He  had  an 
“excessive  predilection”  for  the  redoubted  Henry  Smith.  Being 
timid,  one  night  he  borrowed  the  Smith’s  “ buff  coat  and  cap  of 
steel,”  and  he  so  imitated  his  friend  that  he  was  murdered  in  his 
stead.  Though  conceited,  Oliver  had  been  a merry  and  inoffensive 
companion,  and  the  indignant  citizens  of  Perth  took  prompt  and 
vigorous  measures  to  avenge  his  death.  Ch.  iv,  vi,  viii,  xii,  xvi, 
xviii,  xxii,  xxiii.  See  Smith. 

Ramorny,  Sir  John.  Master  of  the  Horse  to  the  Duke  of  Rothsay. 
He  was  the  Prince’s  evil  counselor  and  companion  in  folly  and  vice. 
He  was  haughty  and  ambitious,  as  well  as  profligate  and  vindictive. 
He  was  deprived  of  his  right  hand  by  Henry  Smith,  while  assisting 
the  Prince  to  abduct  Catherine  Glover.  This  mutilation  was  a 
source  of  bitter  pain  to  one  who  had  been  ‘ ‘ the  favorite  courtier, 
the  successful  gallant  and  the  bold  warrior.”  At  the  King’s  com- 
mand, Rothsay  dismissed  Ramorny  from  his  service.  In  revenge, 
Ramorny  lured  Rothsay  to  Falkland  Castle,  and  there  murdered 
him.  The  same  day  he  expiated  his  crimes  on  the  gallows.  Ch.  ii, 
iv,  xii,  xiv,  xv,  xvii,  xx,  xxi,  xxii,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii.  See  Catherine 
Glover;  Rothsay. 

Ringan.  An  apprentice  to  Henry  Smith.  Ch.  xx. 

Robert  III.  The  venerable,  vacillating  and  feeble-minded  King  of 
Scotland.  He  was  strongly  influenced  by  the  Catholic  clergy,  and 
stood  in  awe  of  the  decisive  character  of  his  brother,  Albany.  He 
doated  on  his  dissolute  son,  Rothsay,  whose  murder  stunned  him 
with  sorrow,  and  he  did  not  long  survive  this  grief,  to  which  was 
soon  added  the  knowledge  of  the  imprisonment  of  his  heir,  Prince 


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James,  in  England.  Ch.  i,  ix,  x,  xiii,  xix,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxix,  xxxiv, 

XXXV. 

Rollock.  A citizen  of  Perth.  Ch.  vii. 

Rothsay,  Duchess  of.  Marjory,  daughter  of  Douglas,  and  the  un- 
attractive and  unacknowledged  wife  of  the  Duke  of  Rothsay.  She 
was 

Splenetic,  haughty  and  overbearing,  . . . but  firm  in  faith  and  noble  in  spirit. 
Ch.  xxvi. 

Ch.  ix,  xxvi,  xxxi,  xxxvi.  See  Douglas;  Rothsay. 

Rothsay,  Duke  of.  David,  the  reckless  and  profligate  Prince  of 
Scotland,  whom  a state  intrigue  had  deprived  of  his  heart's  choice, 
Elizabeth  of  Dunbar.  Rothsay  said: 

“ Should  I ever  fill  the  throne,  . . . every  Scot’s  lad  shall  have  his  flagon  in 
one  hand,*  and  the  other  around  his  lass1  neck,  and  manhood  shall  be  tried  by 
kisses  and  bumpers,  not  by  dirks  and  dourlachs.11  Ch.  xvii. 

Rothsay  became  a victim  to  the  animosity  and  ambition  of  others, 
and  died  in  a dungeon  from  starvation  and  violence.  Ch.  ii,  iv,  ix, 
x,  xi,  xiii,  xiv,  xvi,  xvii,  xix,  xxi,  xxiii,  xxx,  xxxi,  xxxii.  See  Cath- 
erine Glover;  Earl  of  March. 

Shoolbred,  Dame.  Henry  Smith’s  cross-grained,  but  faithful,  old 
housekeeper.  Ch.  xii,  xix. 

Smith,  Henry.  A skillful  armorer,  and  the  most  renowned  swords- 
man of  Perth.  He  was  sometimes  called  Henry  Gow  (the  Gaelic 
for  Smith,  and  the  Gow  Chrom  (the  bandy-legged  Smith).  He  was' 
the  beloved  champion  of  the  citizens  of  Perth.  He  avenged  Oliver 
Proudfute’s  murder  in  a combat  with  his  assassin.  He  fought  with 
Clan  Chattan  in  their  contest  with  Clan  Quhele,  and  did  deadly 
work  that  day.  Smith  was  tender-hearted  and  generous,  but  his 
warlike  disposition  brought  many  feuds  upon  him.  He  had  a deli- 
cate and  devoted  love  for  Catherine  Glover.  He  suffered  much 
from  a modest  sense  of  his  unworthiness  and  fear  of  the  hopeless- 
ness of  his  suit.  She  endeavored  to  restrain  his  predilection  for 
strife  and  bloodshed,  and  the  Smith  struggled  to  respect  her  wishes. 
They  were  married  amidst  the  rejoicings  of  their  friends,  and  the 
Smith  resolved  never  to  unsheath  his  sword  again  unless  in  the  ser- 
vice of  Scotland.  Ch.  ii,  iii,  iv,  v,  vi,  vii,  viii,  xi,  xii,  xvi,  xix,  xx, 
xxiii,  xxv,  xxxiii,  xxxiv,  xxxvi.  See  Conachar;  Catherine  Glo- 
ver; Oliver  Proudfute. 

Smotherwell,  Stephen.  The  Perth  executioner.  Ch.  xxii,  xxiii, 
xxiv. 

The  Devil’s  Dick  of  Hellgarth.  A ruffianly  falconer.  Ch.  viii,  xvi. 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth.  See  Catherine  Glover. 


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Tormot.  Torquil’s  “youngest  and  dearest”  son,  killed  on  Palm 
Sunday.  Ch.  xxxiv.  See  Torquil  of  the  Oak. 

Torquil  of  the  Oak.  A seer,  and  formidable  warrior  of  Clan 
Quhele.  He  was  foster-father  to  his  young  chief,  Eachin  Maclan. 
He  would  not  credit  Eachin's  confession  of  cowardice,  but,  believ- 
ing him  to  be  under  a spell,  he  resolved  to  spare  Eachin  the  trial  to 
his  courage  of  the  combat  between  Clan  Quhele  and  Clan  Chattan. 
He  allowed  his  daughter,  Eva,  to  encourage  the  love  of  the  son  of 
his  father’s  murderer,  and  Ferquhard  Day  fled  with  her: 

He.  the  youngest  of  the  champions  of  Clan  Chattan,  being  absent,  I,  the 
youngest  of  the  Clan  Quhele,  may  be  excused  from  combat,”  said  Eachin.  . . . 

” See  now,  my  Chief,”  said  Torquil,  **  and  judge  my  thoughts  towards  thee  — 
others  might  give  thee  their  own  lives  and  that  of  their  sons  — I sacrifice  to  thee 
the  honour  of  my  house.”  Ch.  xxix. 

Clan  Chattan  supplied  their  deficiency  with  Henry  Smith,  and, 
as  Eachin  was  not  allowed  to  withdraw,  Torquil  and  his  eight  sons 
died  in  his  defense.  Ch.  xxvi,  xxviii,  xxix,  xxxiv.  See  Conachar. 
Wabster,  Michael.  A citizen  of  Perth.  Ch.  iv. 

Wardlaw,  Henry  of.  The  unpopular  Archbishop  of  St.  Andrews; 

Primate  of  Scotland.  Ch.  ix,  xxv,  xxix. 

Watkins,  Will.  A sober  and  prudent  English  attendant  upon  the 
Duke  of  Rothsay.  Ch.  xvii. 

Wingfield.  A Perth  feather-dresser.  Ch.  xx. 

Wynd,  Hal  or  Henry  of.  A name  applied  to  Smith  because  he 
lived  “ in  the  Wynd  of  Perth.”  See  Henry  Smith. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Preface  (1831).  Chrystal  Croftangry’s  Introduction.  I.  Natural  and  historical 
interest  of  the  beautiful  and  varied  county  of  Perth.  II.  Catherine  Glover  (the 
Fair  Maid  of  Perth)  and  her  father,  Simon,  are  attended  to  church  by  their  ap- 
prentice, Conachar— The  disguised  gallant — Catherine  beseeches  the  armorer, 
Henry  Smith,  to  forego  his  desire  for  championship  as  a swordsman,  and  to 
manufacture  useful  implements  instead  of  arms.  III.  The  Smith’s  jealousy  of 
Conachar — Father  Clement.  IV.  The  Smith  finds  the  street  blockaded,  and  a 
ladder  under  Catherine's  window  — The  dismembered  hand  — The  escaped  pris- 
oner. Y.  The  bashful  Smith  receives  Catherine’s  thanks  — Smith’s  exalted  and 
delicate  love  for  Catherine — Catherine  awakens  her  Valentine  with  a kiss  — The 
Glover  advises  Smith  in  regard  to  his  suit  for  Catherine’s  hand.  YI.  Conachar’s 
farewell  — The  Glover's  eloquence  in  regard  to  his  trade  — Smith  and  Catherine. 
VII.  Consultation  of  the  citizens  — Sir  Patrick  Charteris,  hereditary  Provost  of 
Perth.  VIII.  Oliver  Proudfute  and  the  Devil’s  Dick  of  Hellgarth  — Oliver’s  attach- 
ment to  Smith  — The  deputation  at  the  Castle  of  Kinfauns.  IX.  Robert  III,  the 
feeble  King  of  Scotland— The  troubled  King  and  his  confessor.  Prior  Anselm. 
X.  The  King  and  his  crafty  brother,  Albany  — The  Lay  of  Poor  Louise  — March 
endeavors,  in  vain,  to  interest  the  King  in  his  wrongs.  XI.  Rothsay’s  gallantry  to 
the  Glee-maiden  — Rothsay  makes  an  enemy  of  March  by  “careless  neglect,”  and 


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of  Douglas  by  ” scornful  defiance”  — Rothsay  requests  Smith  to  assist  Louise’s 
escape.  XII.  Smith  and  the  Glee-maiden.  XIII.  The  Council  — March's  farewell 
— The  Highland  dissensions  — Douglas  and  the  reckless  Prince  — Rothsay  com- 
pelled to  dismiss  Ramorny.  XIV.  Catherine  converses  with  Father  Clement  about 
her  lovers,  Conachar  and  Smith  — The  licentious  pursuit  of  the  Duke  of  Rothsay  — 
Conachar,  as  Eachin  Maclan,  guides  the  priest  into  the  Highlands  — Catherine’s 
reflections.  XV.  Sir  John  Ramorny’s  rage  at  the  loss  of  his  right  hand,  and  his 
dismissal  from  the  Prince’s  service  — The  apothecary.  Henbane  Dwining,  and  the 
knight  agree  to  assist  each  other's  schemes  of  vengeance  — Bonthron  ordered  to 
kill  the  Smith.  XVI.  The  gossipy  bonnet-maker  and  his  morrice-dancers  visit  the 
Glover  — Oliver  and  the  revelers  — Oliver  is  mistaken  for  the  Smith,  and  assassi- 
nated. XVII.  Conversation  between  Rothsay,  Prince  of  Scotland,  and  Ramorny. 
XVIII.  Excitement  of  the  citizens  upon  the  finding  of  Proudfute’s  body,  which 
they,  at  first,  supposed  to  be  that  of  the  Smith.  XIX.  The  shy  and  decorous  Cath- 
erine flies  to  Smith's  house  — The  widowed  Maudie  Proudfute  — The  Glover  sum- 
mons Smith  to  the  Council.  XX.  Meeting  of  the  Council  in  respect  to  Oliver 
Proudfute’s  murder  — Magdalen  Proudfute  chooses  her  champions.  XXI.  Albany 
insinuates  to  the  King  that  Rothsay  had  better  be  placed  under  restraint  — The 
approaching  Highland  contest  — Ramorny’s  anger  that  the  Prince  does  not  free  his 
household  from  the  suspicion  of  complicity  in  Proudfute's  murder.  XXII.  Rela- 
tions between  Ramorny  and  Dwining  — The  bleeding  wounds.  XXIII.  The  trial 
by  bier-right  in  the  High  Church  of  St.  John  in  Perth  — Bonthron  demands  the  right 
of  combat,  and  is  prostrated  in  the  lists  by  Smith  — In  consideration  of  Ramorny’s 
promise  to  save  his  life,  Bonthron  says  he  mistook  Proudfute  for  Smith,  and  that 
the  Duke  of  Rothsay  instigated  the  deed  — The  innocent  ” heir  of  Scotland  under 
the  ward  of  the  High  Constable”  — A collation  at  the  Town  Hall  — Bonthron’s 
supposed  death  on  the  gallows.  XXIV.  Dwining  relates  how  Bonthron’s  life  was 
saved.  XXV.  Sir  Patrick  assists  the  flight  of  the  Glover  and  his  daughter,  who 
are  accused  of  heresy.  XXVI.  Conversation  concerning  Conachar  (Eachin  Mac- 
lan— Sir  Patrick  offers  to  place  Catherine  under  the  protection  of  Marjory,  Duch- 
ess of  Rothsay.  XXVII.  The  Glover's  Highland  journey  — Funeral  of  the  Chief  of 
Clan  Quhele — Father  Clement  and  the  Glover.  XXVIII.  Festivities  after  the 
funeral  — Conachar  as  Chief  of  the  Clan  Quhele.  XXIX.  Conachar  sues  for  Cath- 
erine’s hand,  and  learns,  in  pain  and  anger,  that  she  is  betrothed  to  the  Smith  — 
The  unhappy  Chief  confesses  his  cowardly  dread  of  the  contest  appointed  for 
Palm  Sunday  — Torquil’s  sacrifice  in  order  to  save  his  timid  foster-son  — "The 
mandates  against  heresy  are  withdrawn.”  XXX.  Rothsay ’s  sojourn  with  the  Lord 
High  Constable  — Ramorny  lures  the  Prince  to  Falkland  Castle  with  the  promise 
that  the  Fair  Maid  of  Perth  awaits  him  there.  XXXI.  Catherine  Glover  and  the 
Duke  of  Rothsay.  XXXII.  The  doomed  Prince— Starvation  — The  Glee-maiden’s 
escape  from  the  Castle  — Douglas  avenges  the  Prince’s  murder.  XXXIII.  The 
Smith  astonishes  Norman  of  the  Hammer  with  his  prodigious  strength  in  casting 
— ”A  crown  is  the  recompense  of  my  perplexities.”  XXXIV.  Preparations  for 
the  combat  between  Clans  Quhele  and  Chattan  on  Palm  Sunday  — The  Smith  en- 
lists with  Clan  Chattan — Devotion  of  Torquil  and  his  sons  — Conachar  plunges 
into  the  Tay.  XXXV.  King  Robert  charges  Albany  with  instigating  Rothsay’s 
murder.  XXXVI.  Catherine  and  the  Glee-maiden  under  the  protection  of  the 
widowed  Duchess  of  Rothsay  — Fate  of  Conachar  — Disposition  of  Dwining’s 
legacy  — Marriage  of  Henry  Smith  and  Catherine  Glover,  the  Fair  Maid  of  Perth. 


MY  AUNT  MARGARET’S  MIEEOE. 


ARGUMENT. 

~V/T ARGARET  BOTHWELL  tells  the  family  tradition  of  the  Mirror 
to  her  crippled  nephew. 


Bothwell,  Margaret,  Aunt.  An  intelligent  but  superstitious  maid- 
en lady  of  Jacobi tical  sympathies. 

We  were  a large  family,  of  very  different  dispositions  and  constitutions. 
Some  were  dull  and  peevish  — they  were  sent  to  Aunt  Margaret  to  be  amused: 
some  were  rude,  romping  and  boisterous  — they  were  sent  to  Aunt  Margaret  to 
be  kept  quiet,  or,  rather,  that  their  noise  might  be  removed  out  of  hearing;  those 
who  were  indisposed  were  sent  with  the  prospect  of  being  nursed  — those  who 
were  stubborn,  with  the  hope  of  their  being  subdued  by  the  kindness  of  Aunt 
Margaret's  discipline ; in  short,  she  had  all  the  various  duties  of  a mother,  with- 
out the  credit  and  dignity  of  the  maternal  character. 

Bothwell,  Lady  Margaret.  Wife  to  Sir  Geoffrey  Bothwell,  and 
sister  to  Major  Falconer  and  Lady  Forester.  She  was  a wealthy 
Jacobite,  and  a sensible,  ambitious  and  resolute  woman.  She  com- 
manded the  respect  of  the  cynical  roue , Sir  Philip  Forester,  and 
after  he  had  caused  the  death  of  her  sister  and  brother  she  cher- 
ished a relentless  hatred  against  him.  Ch.  i,  ii.  See  Major  Fal- 
coner; Forester  (Lady  and  Sir  Philip). 

Damiotti,  Baptista.  A Paduan  quack  and  Jacobite  agent.  In  his 
magic  mirror  he  revealed  to  Ladies  Bothwell  and  Forester,  Sir  Philip 
Forester’s  attempted  bigamy,  and  Major  Falconer’s  interference. 
Ch.  ii.  See  Sir  Philip  Forester. 

Falconer,  Major.  Half-brother  to  Ladies  Bothwell  and  Forester. 
He  prevented  his  brother-in-law,  Sir  Philip  Forester,  from  commit- 
ting bigamy,  and  was  killed  in  a subsequent  duel  with  him.  Ch.  i, 
ii.  See  Sir  Philip  Forester. 

Forester,  Lady  Jemima.  Sir  Philip  Forester’s  wife,  and  sister  to 
Lady  Bothwell  and  Major  Falconer.  Sir  Philip  married  her  for  her 
fortune, 

* The  Minor  Tales  — My  Aunt  Margaret's  Mirror,  The  Tapestried  Chamber 

and  Death  of  the  Laird’s  Jock  — appeared  in  the  “ Keepsake  " of  18*28. 

3*20 


MY  AUNT  MARGARET’S  MIRROR. 


321 


Her  understanding  did  not  reach  above  the  ordinary  pitch,  if.  indeed,  she 
could  be  said  to  have  attained  it.  Her  beauty,  while  it  lasted,  consisted,  in  a 
great  measure,  of  delicacy  of  complexion  and  regularity  of  features,  without  any 
peculiar  force  of  expression.  Even  these  charms  faded  under  the  sufferings 
attendant  on  an  ill-sorted  match.  She  was  passionately  attached  to  her  husband, 
by  whom  she  was  treated  with  a callous,  yet  polite,  indifference,  which,  to  one 
whose  heart  was  as  tender  as  her  judgment  was  weak,  was  more  painful,  per- 
haps, than  absolute  ill  usage.  Ch.  i. 

Ch.  i,  ii.  See  Sir  Philip  Forester. 

Forester,  Sir  Philip.  Husband  to  the  neglected  Lady  Forester; 
the  handsome  and  elegant chartered  libertine”  of  Scottish  soci- 
ety. 

This  gay  knight  flourished  about  the  end  of  the  seventeenth  and  beginning  of 
the  eighteenth  centuries.  ...  Sir  Philip  was  a voluptuary — that  is,  a completely 
selfish  egotist,  whose  disposition  and  character  resembled  the  rapier  he  wore  — 
polished,  keen  and  brilliant,  but  inflexible  and  unpitying.  Ch.  i. 

He,  at  length,  entered  Marlborough's  army,  and  ceased  to  com- 
municate with  his  wife.  He  left  the  service  on  account  of  a gam- 
bling debt,  and  resided  at  Rotterdam  under  an  assumed  name.  He 
won  the  affections  of  *the  daughter  of  a wealthy  burgomaster,  and 
killed  his  brother-in-law,  Major  Falconer,  who  prevented  the  mar- 
riage ceremony.  His  wife's  death  followed  these  terrible  events. 
Years  afterward  he  made  a hypocritical  appeal  for  forgiveness  to 
his  sister-in-law,  Lady  Bothwell,  but  he  narrowly  escaped  arrest, 
and  did  not  again  venture  to  Scotland. 

Ch.  i,  ii.  See  Lady  Bothwell;  Lady  Forester. 

The  Family  Doctor.  He  was  opposed  to  quackery  and  Jacobitism. 
Ch.  ii. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introduction  — My  Aunt  Margaret.  I.  Sir  Philip  Forester,  u the  chartered  liber- 
tine ” — Contrast  between  Ladies  Bothwell  and  Forester  — Social  criticism  con- 
cerning the  neglected  wife  — Sir  Philip  joins  the  army  and  leaves  his  wife  and 
children  under  Lady  Bothwell's  protection.  II.  The  sisters  seek  information  of 
the  Paduan  doctor  — The  scene  in  the  magic  mirror  — News  from  the  continent  — 
Years  afterward  — k*  On  business  of  life  and  death  11— “ Seize  the  murderer!  Sir 
Philip’s  desperate  escape  and  death  in  exile. 


THE  TAPESTRIED  CHAMBER;* 

OR,  THE  LADY  IN  THE  SACQUE. 


Browne,  Richard,  General.  An  officer  who  had  been  engaged  in 
the  American  war,  and  returned  to  England  after  Cornwallis’  sur- 
render. He  became  the  guest  of  his  school-friend,  Lord  Woodville, 
who  knew  of  Browne’s  reputation  for  courage  and  calmness,  and 
resolved  to  silence  the  reports  concerning  a certain  haunted  apart- 
ment by  having  Browne  occupy  the  Tapestried  Chamber.  The  Gen- 
eral here  encountered  the  apparition  of  the  Lady  in  the  Sacque , and 
was  so  unnerved  by  his  terrible  experience  that  he  left  the  castle  as 
soon  as  possible. 

The  Lady  in  the  Sacque.  A horrible  apparition,  who  appeared 
to  General  Brown  j in  the  Tapestried  Chamber.  Her  portrait  was  in 
the  picture  gallery  of  the  castle,  and  Lord  Woodville  said: 

“ That  is  a picture  of  a wretched  ancestress  of  mine,  of  whose  crimes  a 
black  and  fearful  catalogue  is  recorded  in  a family  history  in  my  charter-chest. 
. . . In  yon  fatal  apartment  incest  and  unnatural  murder  were  committed.'” 

Woodville,  Frank,  Lord.  The  dignified  proprietor  of  Woodville 
Castle,  with  its  Tapestried  Chamber  and  ghostly  Ladij  in  the  Sacque. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Introductory  remarks— The  distinguished  General  Browne  returns  from  the 
American  War,  and  becomes  the  guest  of  his  friend,  Lord  Woodville —The  Gen- 
eral's agitated  appearance  the  morning  after  he  had  occupied  the  Tapestried  Cham- 
ber — Browne  narrates  his  experience  with  the  Lady  in  the  Sacque  — Her  portrait 
and  criminal  history— Lord  Woodville  restores  the  portrait  to  solitude,  and  has  the 
Tapestried  Chamber  walled  up. 


* See  foot-note  on  page  320. 
322 


DEATH  OF  THE  LAIRD’S  JOCK. 


Armstrong,  John.  Laird  of  Mangerton,  called  the  Laird’s  Jock. 
A Scottish  champion,  to  whom  a celebrated  English  outlaw  had 
bequeathed  a prized  two-handed  sword.  His  son  lost  the  sword 
and  his  life  in  a combat  with  the  English  champion,  Foster. 

He  tossed  his  arms  wildly  to  heaven,  and  uttered  a cry  of  indignant  horror. 
. . . The  death  of  his  son  had  no  part  in  his  sorrow;  if  he  thought  of  him  at  all, 
it  was  as  the  degenerate  boy,  through  whom  the  honour  of  his  country  and  clan 
had  been  lost,  and  he  died  in  the  course  of  three  days,  never  even  mentioning 
his  name,  but  pouring  out  unintermitted  lamentations  for  the  loss  of  his  noble 
sword. 

Armstrong,  Miss  and  Young.  Children  of  John  Armstrong.  See 

John  Armstrong. 

Foster.  The  successful  English  champion.  See  John  Armstrong. 
The  Laird’s  Jock.  See  John  Armstrong. 

synopsis. 

Introductory  remarks  on  subjects  for  painting — The  Laird's  Jock  and  his  sword 
— The  field  of  combat  — Death  of  young  Armstrong  and  loss  of  the  sword  — Death 
of  the  Laird's  Jock  —A  scene  for  a painter. 

* See  foot-note  on  page  320. 

323 


INDEX. 


, Lord Redgauntlet 255 

A , Marquis  of The  Bride  of  Lammermoor. . 86 

Abbess  of  Benedictine  Nunnery The  Betrothed 269 

Abbess  of  Ursuline  Convent Quentin  Durvvard  230 

Abbot  of  Unreason.  See  Adam  Woodcock The  Abbot 176 

Abdalla Ivanhoe 136 

Abdallah  el  Hadgi  . The  Talisman 276 

Abney,  Young Woodstock 281 

Acland,  Thomas,  Sir “ 281 


Adams 


.Kenilworth 179 


Adonbec The  Talisman 276 

Agatha.  See  Bertha Count  Robert  of  Paris 109 

Agelastes,  Michael “ “ “ 107 

Aikwood,  Ringan The  Antiquary 39 

Alasco Kenilworth 179 

Alaster Rob  Roy 121 

Albany,  Joseph.  See  Rochecliffe Woodstock 285 

Albany,  Murdoch,  Duke  of The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 310 

Albany,  Robert,  Duke  of “ “ “ “ 310 

Alberick  The  Betrothed 269 

Aldrovand,  Father kl>  269 

Alexius  Comnenus Count  Robert  of  Paris 108 

Alice Peveril  of  the  Peak 217 

Alice The  Betrothed 269 

Alison Kenilworth 179 

Allan  . Rob  Roy 121 

Allan,  Major Old  Mortality 55 

Allan,  Mrs GuyMannering 26 

Allan-a-Dale  Ivanhoe 136 

Allen,  Long The  Talisman 276 

Altamont,  Frederick.  See  Bunce The  Pirate 195 

Amaury,  Giles The  Talisman 276 

Ambrose Redgauntlet  255 

Ambrose,  Father Ivanhoe 136 

Ambrosius,  Abbot The  Abbot 166 

Amelot  The  Betrothed 269 

Anderson A Legend  of  Montrose 98 

Anderson,  Eppie St.  Ronan’s  Well 244 

Andrew GuyMannering 26 

Andrew Quentin  Durward 230 

Andrews Old  Mortality 55 


325 


326 


INDEX. 


Annabella,  Queen  T.  _ . 

Anna  Comnena  J Fa,r  Mald  of  Perth. . 

Annaple  ....  Robert  of  Paris  . . . 

Anselm,  Prior  The  Black  Dwarf  

Anster.  Hob  T le  Fair  Maid  of  Perth  . 

Anton The  Abbot  

Anthony  •'  ■ Tlle  pair  Maid  of  Perth . . 

Anthony  Da"gerous. . . . 

Antonio  T. .' Ronans  Well 

Anwold  Anne  of  Geierstein 

Arbroath,  Lord  J'?mhoe  

Archibald,  John  The  Abbot 

Argyle,  Archibald,  Marquis  of  A * Hea^  of  Mldiothian  • 

Argyle,  Duchess  of A Legend  of  Montrose .... 

Argyle,  John,  Duke  of  Tke  Heart  of  Midlothian. 

Arlington,  Lord  ...  " 

Armstrong,  Archie  °f  the  Peak  

Armstrong,  Grace  F ortllnes  of  Nigel 

Armstrong,  John Phe  Black  Bwarf 

Armstrong,  Miss,  and  Youn? Death  °f  the  Laird’s  J°ck  . • 

Arnot,  Andrew  .. . & _ *’  “ 

Arthuret,  Misses  Quentm  Durvvard 

Ashton,  Henry  Redgauntlet 

Ashton,  Lady Tke  Bride  of  Lammermoor 

Ashton,  Lucy 


Ashton,  Sholto  Douglas,  Colonel 

Ashton,  William,  Sir 
Aspramonte,  Knight  and  Lady  of  ' . ' 

Astarte 

Athelstane 

Auchenbreck,  Knight  of  ’ 

Auchtermuchty,  John 

Augustine.  See  Augusta  de  Berkely 

Auld  Baldie 

Avenel,  Alice,  Lady  of 

Avenel,  Julian 


.Count  Robert  of  Paris 

. Ivanhoe  

.A  Legend  of  Montrose... 

• The  Abbot 

Castle  Dangerous 

Black  Dwarf 

. The  Monastery 


Avenel,  Mary,  Lady  of  

Avenel.  Roland.  See  Roland  Graeme 

Aylford 

Aylmer,  Mrs 

Aymer,  Prior * 

Babie 

Badger,  Will ’ ' ‘ ‘ * ' 

Baillie,  General 

Baillie,  Giles 

Bailzou,  Annaple 

Bajazet 


( The  Monastery 

' The  Abbot 

• The  Abbot 

. Kenilworth  

.Woodstock 

Ivanhoe  

The  Bride  of  Lammermoor 

Kenilworth 

A Legend  of  Montrose  ... 

Guy  Mannering 

The  Heart  of  Midlothian 
Peveril  of  the  Peak 


310 

...  108 
....  49 
....  311 
...  167 
....  311 
....  116 
....  244 
....  288 
....  136 
. ...  167 
. . 71 

...  99 
. . 71 
...  98 
.. . 71 
.. . 71 

. ..  217 
...204 
. 49 
. . 323 
...  323 
...  230 
. 255 
. 86 
. 86 
..  88 
. 90 

..  90 

. 109 

. . 109 
. 137 

. 99 
. 167 

116 
49 
. 153 
. 153 
154 
167 
170 
. 179 
. 281 
. 137 
91 
179 
. 99 

26 
72 
217 


INDEX, 


327 


Balchristie,  Jenny 

Balder 

Balderson,  Caleb 

Baldwin,  Archbishop 

Baldwin,  Count 

Balfour,  John.  See  John  Burley 

Baliol,  Martha  Bethune,  Mrs 

Ballenkeiroch 

Balmawhapple,  Laird  of 

Balneaves 

Balue,  John,  Cardinal  . . 

Balverny,  Lord 

Ban  and  Buscar 

Banneret  of  Berne.  See  Melchior  Sturmthal 

Bardon,  Hugh 

Barnes 

Bartholomew,  Brother 

Bash  and  Battie 

Bauldie  

Beacon,  Tom 

Bean,  Alice 

Bean  Lean,  Donald 

Bearcliff,  Deacon 

Beaujeau,  Princess  Anne,  Lady  of 

Beaujeu,  Chevalier  de 

Beaujeu,  Comte  de 

Beaumanoir,  Lucas 

Beenie 

Beg,  Callum 

Beg,  Tosach 

Belash  Cassim 

Bellenden,  Edith  

Bellenden,  Margaret,  Lady 

Bellenden,  Miles,  Major 

Belzie 

Bend-the-Bow 

Ben  Israel,  Nathan 

Bennet,  Brother 

Berengaria,  Queen 

Berenger,  Eveline,  Lady 

Berenger,  Raymond,  Sir . 

Berkely,  Augusta  de,  Lady 

Bertha 

Bertram 

Bertram,  Allan,  Dennis,  Donohoe 

Bertram,  Godfrey 

Bertram,  Godfrey,  Mrs 

Bertram,  Henry 

Bertram.  Lewis 


.The  Heart  of  Midlothian.  ...  72 

.Ivanhoe 137 

The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  . . 91 

.The  Betrothed 270 

.Count  Robert  of  Paris 109 

Old  Mortality 58 

The  Highland  Widow 298 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 310 

.Waverley 9 

9 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 311 

.Quentin  Durward 230 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 311 

.Waverley 10 

Anne  of  Geierstein 295 

.Ivanhoe 137 

. Guy  Mannering 26 

Anne  of  Geierstein 288 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 204 

Redgauntlet 255 

Peveril  of  the  Peak 217 

Waverley 10 

“ 10 

Guy  Mannering 26 

Quentin  Durward 231 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 204 

Waverley 11 

Ivanhoe 137 

. St.  Ronan’s  Well  244 

Waverley 11 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 311 

The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 303 

.Old  Mortality  56 

. ki  “ 56 

“ 57 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 204 

.Castle  Dangerous 116 

Ivanhoe 138 

.The  Monastery 154 

The  Talisman 276 

.The  Betrothed.  270 

. “ “ 270 

. Castle  Dangerous 116 

.Count  Robert  of  Paris 109 

.Castle  Dangerous 117 

, Guy  Mannering 26 

26 

“ ' " 27 

“ " 27 

, " “ 28 


328 


INDEX, 


Bertram,  Lucy Guy  Mannering 

Bertram,  Margaret  ..  kk  kk  

Berwine The  Betrothed 

Betty,  Lady  Waverley 

Bevis Woodstock 

Bibbet *k  

Bickerton,  Mrs The  Heart  of  Midlothian. . . 

Bide-the-Bent,  Rev The  Bride  of  Lammermoor 

Biederman,  Arnold Anne  of  Geierstein 

Biederman,  Ernest kk  kk  

Biederman,  Rudiger kk  “ 

Biederman,  Sigismund  k*  1 

Biederman,  Ulrick ki  kk  

Bimbister,  Margery The  Pirate  

Bindloose,  Mr St.  Ronan’s  Well 

Binks,  Bingo,  Sir — “ kk  . 

Binks,  Lady ki  k*  . . ... 

Bittlebrains,  Lord:  and  Lady The  Bride  of  Lammermoor 

Blackchester,  Countess  of The  Fortunes  of  Nigel. . 

Blacklees,  Tomaline The  Talisman 

Black  Priest  of  St.  Paul's.  See  Albert  of  Geierstein . Anne  of  Geierstein  . 

Bladderskate,  Lord Redgauntlet . . . 

Blanche..  The  Betrothed.  . . .. 

Blane,  Jenny Old  Mortality 

Blane,  Niel “ *k 

Blattergowl,  Rebecca The  Antiquary 

Blattergowl,  Rev kk  ik  . . 

Blenkensop,  Lady  The  Bride  of  Lammermoor 

Bletson,  Joseph.  Master Woodstock 

Blinkhoolie,  Father.  See  Abbot  Boniface.  The  Abbot . 

Blinkinsop Redgauntlet 

Block,  Martin Anne  of  Geierstein 

Blok,  Nikkei Quentin  Durward  

Blondel.  See  De  Nesle The  Talisman 

Blood,  Thomas,  Colonel Peveril  of  the  Peak 

Blount,  Nicholas Kenilworth 

Blower.  Margaret.  Mrs. St.  Ronan's  Well 

Bohemond  of  Antioch Count  Robert  of  Paris 

Bohun,  Henry Ivanhoe 

Boisgelin.  Countess  de Anne  of  Geierstein 

Bois-Guilbert.  Brian  de,  Sir Ivanhoe 

Bolton,  Stawarth  The  Monastery 

^ . v , * j The  Monastery 

( The  Abbot 

Bonstetten,  Nicholas Anne  of  Geierstein  . 

Bontliron,  Anthony The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 

Bothwell,  Margaret,  Aunt My  Aunt  Margaret’s  Mirror 

Bothwell,  Margaret,  Lady kk  “ “ 

Bothwell,  Sergeant Old  Mortality 

Bowyer.  Master Kenilworth 


28 

29 

270 

11 

281 

281 

72 

92 

288 

289 

289 

289 

289 

195 

244 

245 
245 

92 

204 

27(5 

291 

255 
270 

57 

57 
39 
39 
92 
281 
1(57 

256 
289 
231 
276 
217 

179 
245 
109 
138 
289 
138 
154 
154 
167 
289 
311 
320 
320 

58 

180 


INDEX, 


329 


Bradbourne,  Lilias The  Abbot.  16? 

Bradwardine,  Cosmo  Comyne,  Baron Waverley 11 

Bradwardine,  Malcolm “ 12 

Bradwardine,  Rose  “ 12 

Breck,  Alison The  Antiquary 39 

Breck.  Angus Rob  Roy 121 

Brengwain The  Betrothed 270 

Brenhilda,  Countess Count  Robert  of  Paris 109 

Brewer,  Sam Peveril  of  the  Peak 217 

Bridgenorth,  Alice “ “ fci  217 

Bridgenorth,  Mrs “ “ “ 218 

Bridgenorth,  Ralph * “ “ k‘  218 

Bridget,  Abbess The  Abbot 167 

Bridoon,  Corporal. . Waverley 13 

Bridlesley,  Joe Peveril  of  the  Peak 218 

Briennins,  Nicephorus Count  Robert  of  Paris 110 

Brittson,  Sergeant The  Monastery 155 

Broadfoot,  Saunders The  Heart  of  Midlothian 72 

Broad  Thoresby Ivanhoe 139 

Brocken-girth-flow,  Laird  of The  Black  Dwarf 49 

Brown,  Jonathan Rob  Roy 121 

Brown,  Vanbest,  Captain.  See  Henry  Bertram  ..Guy  Mannering 27 

Brown,  Vanbest,  Lieutenant k*  “ 29 

Browne,  Richard,  General The  Tapestried  Chamber 322 

Bubenberg,  Adrian  de,  Sir Anne  of  Geierstein 296 

Buckingham,  Duke  of The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 205 

-d  . . . . _ j Peveril  of  the  Peak 218 

Bucklaw,  Frank  Hayston,  Laird  of The  Bride  of  Lammermoor. . 92 

Bulmer,  Valentine.  See  Etherington St.  Ronan’s  Well 247 

Bunce,  John The  Pirate 195 

Buncle,  Master The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 311 

Buonaventure,  Father.  See  Charles  Ed.  Stuart.  .Redgauntlet 266 

Burbage The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 205 

Burgher  of  Soleure.  See  Adam  Zimmerman Anne  of  Geierstein 296 

j Quentin  Durward  231 

' < Anne  of  Geierstein 289 

99 
180 

58 

59 
72 
72 
72 

72 
303 

73 
76 
73 
73 


Burgundy,  Charles  the  Bold,  Duke  of. . . 

Burleigh,  Lord A Legend  of  Montrose  .. 

Burleigh,  Lord Kenilworth 

Burley,  John Old  Mortality 

Buskbody,  Martha “ ki  

Butler,  Benjamin The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

Butler,  David “ “ “ 

Butler,  Euphemia “ k<  tk 

Butler,  Judith “ “ “ 

Butler,  Mr The  Surgeon’s  Daughter. 

Butler,  Reuben The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

Butler,  Reuben,  Mrs.  See  Jeanie  Deans “ ,k 

Butler,  Reuben,  Rev “ “ kk 

Butler,  Stephen,  or  Scripture “ kk  u 

14* 


330 


INDEX. 


Cadwallon 

Calder,  Quartermaster 

Calista,  Lady 

Calvert 

Cameron,  Allan  Breack 

Campbell,  Caroline,  Lady 

Campbell,  Colin,  Sir 

Campbell,  Duncan,  Sir 

Campbell,  Duncan,  Sir.  See  Auchenbreck 

Campbell,  Green  Colin 

Campbell,  Helen.. 

Campbell,  Lady  

Campbell,  Mary,  Lady 

Campbell,  Murdoch 

Campbell,  Rob  Roy 

Campo-Basso,  Count  de 

Cantacuzene,  Michael 

Cantrips,  Jessie 

Cantrips,  Mrs  

Capstern,  Captain 

Caradoc  of  Menwygent 

Cargill,  Josiah,  Rev 

Carleton,  Captain 

Caroline,  Queen 

Carrol  

Castor,  Stephanos 

Catherine 

Catherine,  Queen 

Cathleen 

Caxton.  Jacob : 

Caxton,  Jenny 

Cedric  the  Saxon  

Cicely 

Chamberlain,  Mathew 

Champagne,  Henry,  Earl  of 

Charles  II 

Charles,  Prince 

Chariot 

Chariot 

Charteris,  Patrick,  Sir 

Chatterly,  Simon,  Rev 

Chaubert,  Sieur 

Chiffinch,  Kate 

Chiffinch,  Tom  

Christian,  Edward 

Christian,  Mistress 

Christian,  William,  Colonel 

Christie,  John 


. .The  Betrothed 271 

. .The  Surgeon's  Daughter 303 

. . The  Talisman  276 

. .The  Antiquary 39 

. .The  Highland  WTidow 298 

. The  Heart  of  Midlothian 73 

. .Redgauntlet 256 

. . A Legend  of  Montrose 99 

99 

. . The  Highland  Widow 298 

. . Rob  Roy 121 

. . A Legend  of  Montrose 99 

. . The  Heart  of  Midlothian 73 

. . A Legend  of  Montrose 99 

. . Rob  Roy 121 

j Quentin  Durward 231 

< Anne  of  Geierstein 290 

..  Count  Robert  of  Paris 110 

..Redgauntlet 256 

256 

. .The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 303 

. .The  Betrothed 271 

..St.  Ronan'sWell 246 

. . Peveril  of  the  Peak ....  219 

. . The  Heart  of  Midlothian 73 

..Kenilworth 180 

. .Count  Robert  of  Paris 110 

. . The  Monastery 156 

..Peveril  of  the  Peak 219 

. .Waverley 13 

. . The  Antiquary 39 

..  " “ 40 

. . Ivanhoe 139 

. . Redgauntlet 256 

..Peveril  of  the  Peak 219 

. . The  Talisman 276 

j Peveril  of  the  Peak 219 

* Woodstock 282 

. The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 205 

. . Quentin  Durward 231 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 311 

..  “ “ “ 311 

..St.  Ronan’sWell 246 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak 220 


. “ “ “ 220 

. “ “ " 220 

. “ “ " 221 

. “ “ “ 221 

. “ “ “ 221 

.The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 205 


INDEX 


331 


Christie,  Nelly 

Christie  of  the  Clint  Hill 

Chrysteson 

Clarendon,  Lord 

Claverhonse,  General 

Clegg,  Holdfast 

Cleisbotham,  Jedediah 

Cleisbotham,  Dorothea 

Clement 

Clement 

Clement,  Father 

Cleveland,  Clement 

Clink,  Jim 

Clippnrse,  Lawyer 

Clutterbnck,  Cuthbert,  Captain 

Cobb,  Ephraim 

Cockburn 

Coleby,  Major 

Colepepper,  Captain 

Colkitto.  See  Alaster  M "Donald 

Collier,  Jem 

Colthred,  Benjie.  See  Little  Benjie 

Colvin,  Henry,  Sir 

Conachar  

Contay,  Sieur  de 

Cope,  John,  Sir 

Copley,  Thomas,  Sir 

Corsand . 

Corydon  

Coxe,  Captain 

Crabtree,  Mr 

Crackenthorp,  Doll . 

Crackenthorp,  Father 

Craigdallie,  Adam,  Bailie 

Craigengelt,  Captain. 

Cramp,  Corporal 

Cranbourne,  Jasper,  Sir 

Crane,  Alison,  Dame 

Crane,  Gaffer 

Crank,  Dame 

Crawford,  John,  Lord 

Crawford,  Lindsay,  Earl  of 

Crevecceur,  Count  de  

Crevecoeur,  Countess  de 

Croftangry,  Chrystal 

Crookshank 

Cromwell,  Miss 

Cromwell,  Oliver 

Crosbie,  Jennie,  Mrs 

Crosbie,  William 


.The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 2C6 

.The  Monastery 156 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 311 

Woodstock 282 

. Old  Mortality 59 

Peveril  of  the  Peak 221 

Tales  of  My  Landlord 49 

107 

.Ivanhoe 139 

Ivanhoe 139 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 311 

. The  Pirate 195 

.Peveril  of  the  Peak 221 

.Waverley 13 

. The  Monastery 153 

.Woodstock 282 

. Guy  Mannering 29 

.Peveril  of  the  Peak 221 

. The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 206 

. A Legend  of  Montrose 103 

.Redgauntlet 256 

262 

.Anne  of  Geierstein 290 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 311 

.Anne  of  Geierstein 290 

.Waverley 13 

.Kenilworth 180 

. Guy  Mannering 29 

. Count  Robert  of  Paris 110 

.Kenilworth 180 

.The  Antiquary 40 

. Redgauntlet 256 

256 

. The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 312 

The  Bride  of  Lammermoor..  93 

. Rob  Roy 121 

.Peveril  of  the  Peak 221 

.Kenilworth 180 

...  180 

180 

.Quentin  Durward 231 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 312 

. Quentin  Durvvard 232 

. “ "*  232 

.Chronicles  of  the  Canongate.  298 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 312 

.Woodstock 282 

282 

. Redgauntlet 256 

256 


332 


INDEX, 


Crossbite,  Mr 

Croye,  Hameline  de 

Croye,  Isabelle  de 

Cruickshank,  Ebenezer 

Cruickshank,  Mrs 

Culbertfield,  Jonas 

Cumberland,  Duke  of 

Cumberland,  Sheriff  of 

Cunningham,  Archie 

Cuthbert 

Cyprian,  Brother 

Dabby,  Mrs 

D'Acunha,  Teresa 

Dalgarno,  Lady.  See  Lady  Hermione 

Dalgarno,  Malcolm,  Lord 

Dalgetty,  Dugald 

Dalton,  Mrs 

Dalzell,  Thomas,  Lieutenant-General . 

Damahoy,  Grizel 

Damian 

Damiotti,  Baptista,  Dr 

Dan  of  the  Howlet-hirst 

Dangerfield,  Captain 

D'Argentin,  Sieur 

Darlet,  Saunders ...  

Davie  of  Stenhouse 

Davies,  John 

Dawfyd 

Dawson,  Cleuch,  Jock  o’ 

Day,  Ferquhard 

Deans,  David 

Deans,  Effie 

Deans,  Jeanie 

Deans,  Rebecca 

Debbitch,  Deborah 

Deborah  

De  Bigot 

De  Bracy,  Maurice 

De  Craon,  Sieur  

De  Grantmesnil,  Hugh 

De  Hagenbach,  Archibald 

D1  Hymbercourt,  Baron 

De  Lacy,  Damian 

De  Lacy,  Hugh 

De  Lacy,  Randal  

De  la  Croye,  Sieur 

De  la  Marck,  William 

Delaserre,  Captain 

De  Martival,  Stephen 


. . Redgauntlet 256 

. . Quentin  Durward 232 

232 

. .Waverley 13 

13 

14 

14 

. . The  Abbot 168 

. . Quentin  Durward 233 

. . The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 312 

..  kk  " “ ....  312 

. . The  Heart  of  Midlothian 74 

. . The  Antiquary 40 

. . The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 208 

..  “ “ 206 

. . A Legend  of  Montrose 99 

. .The  Heart  of  Midlothian 74 

. . Old  Mortality 60 

. .The  Heart  of  Midlothian 74 

. . Ivanhoe 140 

. .My  Aunt  Margaret’s  Mirror  . 320 

( The  Monastery 157 

1 The  Abbot  168 

. . Peveril  of  the  Peak 221 

..Anne  of  Geierstein 290 

..The  Abbot 168 

. .The  Black  Dwarf 49 

. . Redgauntlet 257 

. . The  Betrothed  271 

. . Guy  Mannering 29 

. .The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 312 

..The  Heart  of  Midlothian 74 

..  “ ki  “ ...  74 


“ “ ...  77 

, Peveril  of  the  Peak 222 

.The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 207 

Ivanhoe  . 140 

“ 140 

Anne  of  Geierstein 290 

Ivanhoe 110 

Anne  of  Geierstein 290 

Quentin  Durward 233 

The  Betrothed 271 

271 

" " 272 

.Anne  of  Geierstein 290 

, Quentin  Durward 233 

. Guy  Mannering 29 

.Ivanhoe 140 


INDEX, 


333 


Demetrius Count  Robert  of  Paris 110 

De  Multon.  See  De  Vaux The  Talisman 277 

De  Nesle,  Blondel “ 276 

Dennet,  Father Ivanhoe 140 

Denning,  Francis,  Sir Kenilworth 180 

Dennison,  Jenny Old  Mortality — 60 

De  Oyley,  Baldwin Ivanhoe 140 

De  Pigal,  M Peveril  of  the  Peak 222 

Deputy  of  Schwitz.  See  Nicholas  Bonstetten Anne  of  Geierstein 289 

Derby,  Countess  of Peveril  of  the  Peak 222 

Derby,  Earl  of “ k*  “ 222 

Dermid Waverley 14 

Derrick,  Tom  The  Pirate 196 

Desborough,  Colonel Woodstock 282 

Des  Comines,  Philip Quentin  Durward 234 

De  Valence.  Aymer,  Sir Castle  Dangerous 117 

De  Vaudemont,  Ferrand Anne  of  Geierstein 291 

De  Vaux,  Lord The  Talisman 277 

De  Vere,  Arthur Anne  of  Geierstein 291 

De  Vere,  John.  See  Oxford “ “ 294 

De  Vipont,  Ralph Ivanhoe  140 

De  Walton,  John.  Sir Castle  Dangerous 117 

De  Wyril,  William Ivanhoe 140 

Dhu.  Evan  A Legend  of  Montrose 100 


Diamond The  Abbot 

Dibble,  Davie The  Antiquary 

Dick The  Heart  of  Midlothian  . 

Dickens,  Dame Peveril  of  the  Peak 

Dickie  of  the  Dingle The  Black  Dwarf 

Dickson,  Charles Castle  Dangerous 

Dickson,  Thomas “■  “ 

Digges,  Misses St.  Ronan’s  Well 

Diggory,  Father Ivanhoe 


168 
40 
77 
223 
49 
117 
117 
246 
140 

Dinah St.  Ronan’s  Well 246 

Dingwall Old  Mortality 61 

Dingwall,  Davie The  Bride  of  Lammermoor. . 93 

Dingwell The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 313 

Dinmont,  Alie Guy  Mannering 29 

Dinmont,  Dandie “ “ 29 

Dinmont,  Jennie “ “ 29 

Diogenes Count  Robert  of  Paris 110 

Ditchley,  Gaffer Peveril  of  the  Peak 223 

Ditton,  Thomas The  Heart  of  Midlothian  ....  77 

Dixon The  Black  Dwarf 49 

Dobin  Peveril  of  the  Peak 223 

Dods,  Meg St.  Ronan's  Well 246 

Donacha  dhu  na  Dunaigh The  Heart  of  Midlothian 77 

Donald Guy  Mannering 29 

Donald The  Heart  of  Midlothian  ...  77 

Donald A Legend  of  Montrose 100 


334 


INDEX. 


Donnerhugel,  Rudolph. . . . 

Dorcas 

Dorcas 

Dorothy 

Do  n ban 

Dougal 

...  110 

Douglas,  Archibald,  Earl  of 

Douglas,  George.. 

...  313 

Douglas.  James.  Sir  . . 

Dousterswivel.  Herman 

Dowlas,  Dame 

Driver 

Dronsdaughter,  Tronda. 

Drudgeit.  Peter. . 

Drumquag.  See  MacCasquil 

Dryasdust,  Rev.  Dr 

Dryfesdale,  Jasper. . . 

Du bou rg,  Clement 

Dubourg,  Mr..  4.  144 

Duchran,  Lady  and  Laird 

Dudley 

Dudley,  Amy,  Lady.  See  Amy  Robsart 
Dudley,  Robert,  Lord.  See  Leicester 

Duff,  Jamie 

Dumbiedikes,  Old  Laird  of 

Dumbiedikes,  Young  Laird  of 

..  77 

Dumple 

Dumtoustie,  Daniel 


Dunois,  Count  de 


Dunter  . 


..  77 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak 

Guy  Mannering. . . . 

. Redgauntlet 

• The  Heart  of  Midlothian  .. 

..  78 

.Old  Mortality.  . 

. Quentin  Durward 

.Tales  of  My  Landlord  ... 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 

..  313. 

. Waverley 

. Quentin  Durward  . 

The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

• 78 

Dustiefoot 

Dutton,  Dolly 

Dwining.  Henbane m,w.  „ . , ’ 

Earnscliff.  Patrick n r ' 

Eberson.  Carl ™ “I**®*  Dwar' 

Edgar  Quentin  Durward 


78 

313 

50 

234 


.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 3.3 


.Ivanhoe  , 


140 


Edith 

Edric 

Edward 

Einion,  Father 

Elclio,  Lord 

Elgitha 

El  Hadgi.  Barak  mu 

Elizabeth,  Queen The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 303 

^ Kenilworth 180 


.Count  Robert  of  Paris m 

The  Abbot jgg 

. The  Betrothed 272 

.A  Legend  of  Montrose 101 

Ivanhoe 


INDEX 


335 


Elizabeth  of  Dunbar The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 313 

Ellangowan,  Laird  of.  See  Godfrey  Bertram Guy  Mannering. 26 

Ellesmere,  Dame Peveril  of  the  Peak 223 

Elliot,  Annot The  Black  Dwarf * 50 

Elliot,  Halbert  or  Hobbie u “ “ 50 

Eliot,  Harry,  Jean,  John  and  Lilias “ “ 50 

Eliot,  Mrs “ “ “ 50 

Ellis The  Heart  of  Midlothian 78 

Ellislaw,  Laird  of.  See  Richard  Vere The  Black  Dwarf 53 

Elphin Old  Mortality 61 

Elshender The  Black  Dwarf 53 

Elspeth  of  the  Craigburnfoot The  Antiquary 40 

Empson,  Master Peveril  of  the  Peak 223 

Engelbrecht Count  Robert  of  Paris Ill 

Engelred Ivanhoe 141 

Enguerrand The  Talisman 277 

Erickson,  Sweyn The  Pirate 196 

Ermengarde The  Betrothed 272 

Ernest  of  Otranto Count  Robert  of  Paris Ill 

Errol,  Earl  of The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 314 

Erskine,  Rev Guy  Mannering 30 

Esdale,  Mr The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 303 

Etherington,  Earl  of St.  Ronan’s  Well 246 

Eustace Ivanhoe 141 

( The  Monastery  157 

Eustace,  Abbot ) mu  avk  * 1CQ 

Eva The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 314 

Evandale,  Lord Old  Mortality 61 


Everard,  Markham,  Colonel Woodstock 

Everard,  Master " 

Everett,  Master Peveril  of  the  Peak 

Eviot The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth. 

Ewan  of  Brigglands Rob  Roy 

Ewart,  Nanty Redgauntlet 

Exeter,  Bishop  of The  Fortunes  of  Nigel. . 

Faa,  Gabriel 


282 
283 
223 
314 
122 
257 
207 

. Guy  Mannering 30 


Faculty,  Dean  of Redgauntlet 

Faggot,  Nicholas “ 

Fairbrother,  Mr The  Heart  of  Midlothian. 

Fairford,  Alan Redgauntlet 

Fairford,  Alexander •*  


258 
258 
78 

258 

259 

Fairscribe,  Kate Chronicles  of  the  Canongate . 303 

Fairscribe,  Mr “ k‘ 

Fairscrieve,  Mr The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

Fairservice,  Andrew Rob  Roy.  

Fairy  Peveril  of  the  Peak 

Falconer,  Cornet Waverley 

Falconer,  Major My  Aunt  Margaret’s  Mirror  . 

Falconer,  Mr.  See  Balmawhapple Waverley 

Fangs Ivanhoe 


298 

78 

122 

223 

14 

320 

9 

141 


336 


INDEX. 


Fea,  Euphane The  Pirate 196 

Featherhead,  John Guy  Mannering 30 


Feltham,  Black The  Fortunes  of  Nigel. . . 

Fenella Peveril  of  the  Peak 

Fibbett.  See  Tomkins  Woodstock 

Fisher,  Ralph The  Abbot 

Fitzurse,  Alicia Ivanhoe  

Fitzurse,  Waldemar 

Flammock,  Rose The  Betrothed 

Flammock,  Wilkin “ k*  

Fleecebumpkin,  John The  Two  Drovers 

Fleming,  Archdeacon The  Heart  of  Midlothian. 

Fleming,  Malcolm,  Sir Castle  Dangerous 

Fleming,  Mary,  Lady The  Abbot 

Fletcher,  Dick The  Pirate 

Flockhart,  Mrs Waverley 

Florise,  Lady The  Talisman 

Fly  ter.  Mrs Rob  Roy 


207 
223 
285 
169 
141 
141 
272 
272 
301 
78 
118 
169 
196 
14 
277 
123 

Forester,  Lady My  Aunt  Margaret’s  Mirror  . 320 

Forester,  Philip,  Sir “ “ “ 321 

Foster Death  of  the  Laird's  Jock 323 

Foster,  Anthony Kenilworth 182 

Foster,  Captain Waverley 14 

Foster,  Janet Kenilworth 183 

Foster,  John,  Sir The  Monastery 157 

Foxley,  Justice Redgauntlet 259 

Francis,  Father Quentin  Durward 234 

Francis,  Father The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 314 

Front-de-Boeuf,  Reginald,  Sir Ivanhoe 141 

Galbraith.  Duncan,  Major Rob  Roy 123 

Ganlesse,  Richard.  See  Edward  Christian Peveril  of  the  Peak 221 

Gardener,  Richard Redgauntlet 260 

Gardiner,  Colonel Waverley 14 

Geddes,  Joshua Redgauntlet 260 

Geddes,  Rachel “ 260 

Geierstein,  Albert,  Count  of Anne  of  Geierstein 291 

Geierstein.  Anne  of ‘k  “ 292 

Geislaer.  Peterkin Quentin  Durward 235 

Gellatley,  David Waverley 14 

Gellatley,  Janet kk  15 

Genvil,  Ralph The  Betrothed 272 

Geoffrey Anne  of  Geierstein 293 

Geraldin,  Lady,  Lord.  See  Lovel  and  Is. Wardonr  The  Antiquary 42, 47 

Gerard The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 314 

Gibbie,  Goose Old  Mortality 61 

Gibbet Woodstock 283 

Gibson,  Janet Guy  Mannering 30 

Gilbert The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 314 

Gilbertscleugh Old  Mortality 61 

Gilfillan,  Gifted Waverley 15 


INDEX 


837 


Giles  

Giles ... 

Giles 

Gillian,  Dame 

Gingham,  Mrs 

Girder,  Guilbert 

Girder,  Mrs 

Gladsmore.  Mr 

Glasgow,  Bishop  of 

Glass 

Glass,  Mrs 

Glenallan,  Joscelind.  Countess  of. 

Glenallan,  William,  Earl  of 

Glendale,  Richard,  Sir 

Glendinning,  Edward 

Glendinning,  Elspeth 

Glendinning,  Halbert 

Glengarry,  Chief  of 

Glenvarloch,  Lord 

Glossin,  Guilbert 

Gloucester,  Duke  of 

Gloucester,  Earl  of 

Glover,  Catherine 

Glover,  Hans 

Glover,  Simon 

Glowrowrum,  Lady 

Godfrey  of  Bouillon 

Goffe,  Captain 

Goldiebirds,  Messrs 

Goldthread,  Lawrence 

Goodriclie,  Mr 

Gordon,  Rev 

Gosling,  Cicely 

Gosling.  Giles 

Gourlay,  Ailsie 

Gow,  Henry.  See  Henry  Smith  . . 

Gow,  Nathaniel 

Graeme,  Magdalen 

Graeme,  Mrs 

Graeme,  Roland 

Graeme  Willie.  See  Westburnflat 
Grahame,  John.  See  Claverhouse 

Grahame,  Richard  Cornet 

Grand  Domestic 

Graneangowl,  Rev 

Gratian,  Father. 

Gray,  Gideon,  Dr 

Gray,  Jean,  Mrs 


. The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  . . 9a 

.Ivanhoe 142 

.The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 201 

.The  Betrothed 272 

.St..  Honan's  Well 247 

. The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  . . 93 
. “ “ “ ..94 

. The  Antiquary 40 

. Castle  Dangerous 118 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 314 

.The  Heart  of  Midlothian 78 

.The  Antiquary 40 

41 

. Redgauntlet 260 

The  Monastery 157 

The  Abbot 169 

. The  Monastery 158 

The  Monastery 158 

The  Abbot 169 

.A  Legend  of  Montrose 101 

.The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 207 

. Guy  Mannering 31 

.Woodstock 283 

. The  Betrothed 272 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 314 

. Quentin  Durward 235 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 314 

.The  Pirate 197 

.Count  Robert  of  Paris Ill 

.The  Pirate 197 

.The  Antiquary 41 

.Kenilworth 183 

.The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 303 

.Woodstock 283 

. Kenilworth 183 

183 

.The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  . . 94 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 317 

.St.  Ronan’s  Well 247 

.The  Abbot 169 

.The  Black  Dwarf 51 

. The  Abbot 170 

.The  Black  Dwarf 53 

. Old  Mortality 59 

. “ “ 61 

. Count  Robert  of  Paris Ill 

.A  Legend  of  Montrose 101 

.Anne  of  Geierstein 293 

.The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 303 

. “ “ kk  304 


338 


INDEX, 


Grey,  Menie 

Greenhorn  and  Grinderson 

Greenleaf,  Guilbert 

Greenmantle.  See  Lilias  Redgauntlet 

Gregor 

Gregson,  Mrs 

Grey,  Alice 

Griffin,  Allan 

Griffiths,  Samuel 

Grimesby,  Gaffer 

Grizzie  

Grizzle 

Grizzy 

Groatsettar,  Clara  and  Maddie 

Grmnball.  Dr 

Guarine,  Philip 

Gudyill,  John 

Guenevra 

Guilbert 

Gustavus 

Gurth 

Guthrie,  Johnnie 

Guyot,  Bertrand 

Gwenwyn,  Prince 

Haagen 

Hadaway,  Jack 

Hadoway,  Mrs 

Halcro,  Claud 

Haldimund,  Ewes,  Sir 

Halkitt 

Hall,  Christopher,  Sir 

Halliday,  Tom 

Hamet 

Hamilton,  Emily,  Lady 

Hammorgaw 

Hammerlein,  Claus 

Hannah 

Hansen,  Neil 

Happer,  Hob 

Happer,  Mysie 

Harbothel,  Fabian 

Hardie 

Harpax 

Harper,  Will 

Harrison,  General 

Harrison,  Hugh 

Hartley,  Adam 

Hassan 

Hastie,  Robin 

Hastings,  Black 


.The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 304 

The  Antiquary 41 

Castle  Dangerous 118 

Redgauntlet 265 

Waverley 16 

, Redgauntlet 260 

The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  . . 94 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 314 

.Redgauntlet 260 

.Kenilworth 183 

The  Heart  of  Midlothian 78 

, Guy  Mannering 31 

.St.  Ronan’s  Well 247 

.The  Pirate 197 

. Redgauntlet 261 

.The  Betrothed 272 

.Old  Mortality 62 

.The  Talisman 277 

.Ivanhoe 142 

.A  Legend  of  Montrose 101 

.Ivanhoe 142 

. Quentin  Du r ward 235 

235 

.The  Betrothed 272 

.The  Pirate 197 

. Redgauntlet 261 

.The  Antiquary 41 

.The  Pirate 197 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 207 

.Tales  of  My  Landlord 71 

. A Legend  of  Montrose 101 

.Old  Mortality 62 

.Ivanhoe 142 

.Old  Mortality 62 

.Rob  Roy 123 

. Quentin  Durward 235 

.St.  Ronan’s  Well 247 

The  Betrothed 273 

.The  Monastery 158 

159 

.Castle  Dangerous 118 

. Tales  of  My  Landlord 71 

.Count  Robert  of  Paris Ill 

. Quentin  Durward 235 

.Woodstock 283 

. Old  Mortality 62 

.The  Surgeon's  Daughter 304 

.The  Talisman 277 

.Redgauntlet 261 

.Peveril  of  the  Peak 224 


INDEX 


839 


Hatteraick,  Dirk Guy  Mannering 

Hautlieu,  Margaret  de,  Lady Castle  Dangerous 

Hautlieu,  Marquis  de Quentin  Durward 

Hawkins The  Pirate 

Hay,  Colonel A Legend  of  Montrose 

Hazzlewood,  Charles Guy  Mannering 

Hazzlewood,  Robert,  Sir kk  “ 

Headrigg,  Cuddie  Old  Mortality 

Headrigg,  jr.,  Cuddie  and  Jenny kk  

Headrigg,  Jenny,  Mrs.  See  Jenny  Dennison kk  kk  

Headrigg,  Mause kk  kk  

Heatherblutter,  John Waverley 

Heinrich Quentin  Durward 

Hempfield,  Joe The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Henderson,  Elias,  Rev The  Abbot 

Henry  II The  Betrothed 

Henshawe,  Kitt The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 

Herbert,  William,  Sir The  Betrothed 

Here  ward Count  Robert  of  Paris 

Heriot,  George The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Herman  of  Goodalricke Ivanhoe 

Hermione,  Lady The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Heron,  George,  Sir The  Monastery 

Herries.  See  Edward  Hugh  Redgauntlet Redgauntlet 

Herries,  Lord The  Abbot 

Heskett,  Dame The  Two  Drovers 

Heskett,  Ralph kk  kk  kk  

Hettly,  May The  Heart  of  Midlothian  .... 

Heukbane,  Mrs The  Antiquary 

Hewitt,  Godfrey  Bertram Guy  Mannering 

Higg,  the  Son  of  Snell Ivanhoe 

Hilarius,  Father .The  Monastery 

Hildebrod,  Jacob,  Duke The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Hillary,  Tom The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 

Hinchop,  Dame The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

Hislop,  John St.  Ronan’s  Well 

Hobbler,  Dr The  Black  Dwarf 

Hodge The  Abbot 

Hodges,  Joe Guy  Mannering 

Hodges,  John Waverley 

Hodgeson,  Gaffer Peveril  of  the  Peak 

Holdenough,  Nehemiah,  Rev Woodstock 

Holiday,  Magister  Kenilworth 

Hood,  Robin  Ivanhoe 

Hookem Waverley 

Horsington The  Black  Dwarf 

Horst,  Conrade Quentin  Durward 

Houghton,  Humphrey Waverley 

Houghton,  Dame  and  Job kk  

Howatson,  Luckie Guy  Mannering 


31 

118 

230 

197 

101 

31 

31 
62 
62 
60 
63 
16 

235 

208 

171 

273 

314 

273 

111 

208 

142 

208 

159 

264 

171 

301 

301 

78 

41 

32 

142 
159 
208 
305 

78 

247 

52 

171 

32 

16 

224 

283 

183 

143 
16 
52 

235 

16 

16 

32 


340 


INDEX. 


Howden,  Mrs . 

Howie,  Jamie 

Hubert 

Hudson,  Geoffrey,  Sir 

Hugh  of  Ringleburn 

Humgudgeon,  Grace-be-here,  Corporal 

Hundebert 

Hundwolf 

Hunsdon,  Lord 

Huntingdon,  Earl  of 

Huntinglen,  Earl  of 

Hunter 

Hunter,  Dick 

Huntley,  Marquis  of 

Hutcheon 

Hyder  Ali 

Hyndman 

Ilderton,  Lucy 

Ilderton,  Nancy 

Ilderim.  See  Saladin 

Inglewood,  Squire 

lnglis,  Frank,  Corporal 

Ingoldsby.  See  Edward  Hugh  Redgauntlet 

Invershallock 

Ireby,  Squire 

Irene,  Empress 

Irwin,  Hannah 

Isaac  of  York 

Isabella 

Isabelle,  Canoness  

Ismail  the  Infidel 

Ivanhoe 

Iverach,  Allan 

Jabos,  Jock 

Jabos,  Mrs 

Jack 

Jack  

Jacqueline.  See  Isabelle  de  Croye 

James  of  the  Needle  (Shemus  an  Snachad) 

James  I 

James,  Prince 

Jamieson,  Bet 

Jan 

Janet 

Janet  Balchristie’s  Niece 

Janet  of  Tomahourich 

Jannekin,  Little  

Jarvie,  Nichol,  Bailie 

Jasper 

Jaup,  Alison 


The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

. Waverley 

.Ivanhoe  

.Peveril  of  the  Peak 

The  Black  Dwarf 

Woodstock 

Ivanhoe  

.The  Betrothed 

. Kenilworth 


The  Fortunes  of  Nigel  .. 

Old  Mortality 

.The  Talisman 

. A Legend  of  Montrose. . , 

. The  Monastery 

The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 

.The  Abbot v 

.The  Black  Dwarf 


The  Talisman 

Rob  Roy 

Old  Mortality 

Redgauntlet 

Rob  Roy 

The  Two  Drovers 

.Count  Robert  of  Paris. 

.St.  Ronan’s  Well 

.Ivanhoe  

Peveril  of  the  Peak. . . 

Quentin  Durward 

. Count  Robert  of  Paris 

.Ivanhoe  

. Rob  Roy 

.Guy  Mannering 


Kenilworth 

Quentin  Durward 

Waverley 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

,The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 

The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 

Redgauntlet 

. The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

. The  Two  Drovers 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 

.Rob  Roy 

.The  Monastery 

.The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 


78 

16 

143 

224 

52 

283 

143 

273 

183 

183 

209 

63 

277 
101 
159 
305 
171 

52 

52 

278 
123 

63 

264 

123 

301 

111 

247 

143 

224 

235 

111 

143 

123 

32 

32 

32 

183 

232 

16 

209 

315 

305 

261 

209 

78 

301 

215 

123 

159 

305 


INDEX. 


341 


Jaup,  Saunders  St.  Ronan’s  Well 248 

Jehoiachim Redgauntlet 261 

Jekyl,  Harry,  Captain St.  Ronan’s  Well 248 

Jellycot,  Joan Woodstock 284 

Jem The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 209 

Jenkin The  Monastery 159 

Jenkins,  Jack Peveril  of  the  Peak 224 

Jephson Redgauntlet 261 

Jeremy Peveril  of  the  Peak 224 

Jerningham “ “ “ 224 

Jerome,  Abbot Castle  Dangerous 119 

Jerusalem,  Patriarch  of The  Talisman 277 

Jessy St.  Ronan’s  Well 248 

Jezabel The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 315 

Jinker,  Jamie Waverley 16 

Joan,  Princess Quentin  Durward 235 

Jobson,  Clerk Rob  Roy 124 

Jock,  Slounging Guy  Mannering 32 

John The  Antiquary 41 

John Kenilworth 184 

John St.  Ronan’s  Well 248 

John  of  Moidart A Legend  of  Montrose 101 

j Ivanhoe 144 

' The  Betrothed 273 

Johnstone Guy  Mannering 32 

Johnstone,  Peggy “ “ 32 

Johnstone,  William “ “ 32 

Joliffe St.  Ronan’s  Well 248 

Joliffe,  Joceline Woodstock 284 

Jonathan “ 284 

Jonathan Peveril  of  the  Peak 224 

Jones,  Mrs St.  Ronan’s  Well 248 

Jopson,  Cicely Waverley 16 

Jopson,  Jacob “ 16 

Jorworth The  Betrothed 273 

Josceline,  Sir The  Talisman 277 

Joseph St.  Ronan’s  Well 248 

Judith,  Aunt The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 210 


John,  Prince. 


Juno  . 


Kaimes,  Lord Redgauntlet. 

Keelavine,  Mr St.  Ronan’s  Well 

Keltie The  Abbot 

Kennedy,  Francis Guy  Mannering 

Kenneth A Legend  of  Montrose . . . 

Kenneth .The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth  . 

Kenneth  the  Scot The  Talisman 

Keppoch A Legend  of  Montrose  . . 

Kemeguy,  Louis.  See  Charles  II Woodstock 

Kettledrummle,  Gabriel,  Rev Old  Mortality 

Kilderkin,  Ned The  Fortunes  of  Nigel . . 


. The  Antiquary 41 

261 
248 
171 
32 
101 
315 
, 277 
101 
282 
63 
210 


342 


INDEX, 


Kilian  of  Kersburg 

Killancureit,  Laird  of 

Kirk,  Esq.,  John 

Kirkaldy  of  Grange  

Kittlecourt,  Thomas,  Sir 

Klepper 

Knight  of  the  Tomb.  See  Sir  J.  Douglas  . 

Knighton 

Knowles 

Lambourne,  Michael 

Lambskin,  Alice 

Lamington 

Lamplugh,  Will 

Laneham,  Robert 

Laneham,  Sybil 

Langcale,  Laird  of  

Langley,  Frederick,  Sir  

Lascaris 

Latherum 

Latimer,  Darsie 

Lauderdale.  Duke  of 

Laurence,  Tom 

Lawford,  Mr 

Lawson,  Sandie 

Le  Balafre.  See  Ludovic  Lesly 

Le  Dain,  Oliver.  See  Oliver 

Lee,  Albert,  Colonel 

Lee,  Alice 

Lee,  Henry,  Sir 

Lee,  Henry,  Sir 

Le  Gloreiux 

L’Hermite,  Tristan 

Leicester,  Countess  of.  See  Amy  Robsart 

Leicester,  Robert  Dudley,  Earl  of 

Le  Noir  Faineant.  See  Richard  I 

Leopold,  Archduke 

Leslie,  Ralph 

Lesly,  Ludovic 

Lesley.  Mr 

Levitt,  Frank 

Liege,  Bishop  of 

Lightbody,  Luckie 

Lincoln,  Bishop  of 

Linde  say 

Lindesay,  Lord 

Lindsay,  Mr 

Linklater,  Laurie 

Little  Benjie 

Littlejohn,  Bailie 

Little  Phil 


Anne  of  Geierstein 

. Waverley 

.The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

. The  Abbot 

Guy  Mannering 

. Quentin  Durward 

. Castle  Dangerous ...  

.The  Fortunes  of  Nigel  . 

Woodstock 

Kenilworth 

.The  Highland  Widow 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak 

. Redgauntlet 

. Kenilworth 


Old  Mortality 

The  Black  Dwarf 

Count  Robert  of  Paris. . 

Rob  Roy 

, Redgauntlet 

Old  Mortality 

The  Heart  of  Midlothian. 
The  Surgeon’s  Daughter, 

.St.  Ronan’s  Well 

Quentin  Durward 


Woodstock 


Kenilworth 

Woodstock 

Quentin  Durward 


Kenilworth 


. Ivanhoe 

The  Talisman 

The  Abbot 

Quentin  Durward 

The  Antiquary 

.The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

. Quentin  Durward 

.The  Bride  of  Lammermoor. . 

.Kenilworth 

. Quentin  Durward 

.The  Abbot 

.The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Redgauntlet 

. The  Antiquary 

. Redgauntlet 


293 

18 

78 

171 

32 

235 
117 
210 
284 
184 
298 
224 
261 

184 

185 

63 
52 

112 

124 

261 

64 
78 

305 

248 

236 
240 
284 
284 
1&5 
284 
236 
236 
188 

185 
147 
277 
171 

236 
41 

78 

237 
94 

186 
237 
171 

79 
210 
262 

41 

262 


INDEX. 


Lochiel 

Lochiel,  Evan  Dhu.  See  Evan  Dhu 

Lochleven,  Lady  of 

Lockard  

Locksley.  See  Robin  Hood 

Loredani,  Giacomo 

Lorimer  

Lorraine,  Duke  of.  See  De  Vaudemont 

Louis 

Louis  XI 

Louise 

Louponheight,  Laird  of 

Lovel,  Mr 

Lowestoffe,  Reginald 

Lowther,  Jack 

Loyalty’s  Reward 

Lumley,  Captain 

Lundin,  Louis,  Sir,  Rev 

Lundin,  Luke,  Dr 

Lutin 

Lyle,  Annot 

Lysimachus 

Mabel,  Mother 

MacAlpine,  Jeanie 

MacAnaleister,  Eachin 

M'Aulay,  Allan 

M‘Aulay,  Angus 

Macbriar,  Ephraim,  Rev 

MkCallum  More.  See  Argyle 

MacCandlish,  Mrs 

MacCasquil,  Mr 

Maccombich,  Evan  Dhu 

M'Combich,  Robin  Oig 

M'Donnell,  Alister 

M’Dougal  of  Lorn.  See  Glengarry 

MacEagh,  Randal 

MacEvoy,  Janet 

MacFin,  Miles 

MacFin,  Mr 

MkFittoch 

MacGillie,  Chattanach 

MacGregor,  Hamish 

MacGregor,  Helen 

MacGregor,  Robert 

MacGregor.  Rob  Roy 

MacGuffog,  David 

MacGuffog,  Mrs 

Maclan,  Eachin.  See  Conachar 

Maclan,  Gilchrist 

MTlduy 


343 


Waverley 16 

A Legend  of  Montrose 100 

, The  Abbot 172 

.The  Bride  of  Lammermoor. . 95 

.Ivanhoe 143 

The  Talisman 277 

. A Legend  of  Montrose 101 

Anne  of  Geierstein  . . 291 

. The  Monastery 159 

. Quentin  Durward 237 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 315 

The  Surgeon's  Daughter 305 

The  Antiquary 42 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 210 

. Redgauntlet 262 

.A  Legend  of  Montrose 101 

. Old  Mortality 64 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 315 

.The  Abbot 173 

.The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 210 

A Legend  of  Montrose  . . v . . 101 

. Count  Robert  of  Paris 112 

.Quentin  Durward 239 

. Rob  Roy 124 

. “ “ 124 

. A Legend  of  Montrose 102 

103 

. Old  Mortality 64 

. A Legend  of  Montrose 98 

. Guy  Mannering 32 

. “ “ 32 

.Waverley 17 

.The  Two  Drovers 301 

. A Legend  of  Montrose 103 

" “ 101 

103 

. Chronicles  of  the  Canongate . 298 

. Guy  Mannering 32 

.Rob  Roy 124 

.The  Surgeon's  Daughter 305 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 315 

.Rob  Roy 124 

. “ 124 

. “ “ 125 

. “ “ 125 

.Guy  Mannering 32 

u 32 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 311 

. “ “ " 315 

. A Legend  of  Montrose  104 


344 


INDEX, 


MHntyre,  Hector,  Captain 

MTntyre,  Mary ...  

Maclvor,  Fergus 

Maclvor,  Flora 

McKellar,  Mr 

Mackitchinson,  Mr 

M'Lean.  Hector,  Sir 

MacLeish.  Donald 

Macleary,  Luckie 

Macleuchar,  Mrs 

MacLouis  

Maclure,  Bessie - 

MacMorlan,  Mr 

MacMorlan.  Mrs 

MacMurrough 

MacPhadraick  Miles 

Macraw,  Francis 

Macready,  Pate 

MacTavish,  Elspat 

MacTavish,  Hamish  Bean 

MacTavish  Mhor.  Hamish 

MacTurk,  Mungo,  Captain 

MacYittie,  Mr 

Mk  Vourigh 

MacWheeble,  Duncan,  Bailie 

Mahony,  Dugald 

Mahound  

Mailsetter,  Davie 

Mailsetter,  Mr 

Mailsetter,  Mrs 

Maire  of  Dijon 

Malachi 

Malagrowther,  Mungo.  Sir 

Malkin 

Malvoisin,  Albert 

Malvoisin,  Philip,  Sir 

Mannering,  Guy,  Colonel 

Mannering,  Julia 

Mannering,  Mrs.  See  Sophie  Well  wood 

Mansel,  Edward,  Sir 

Mansel,  Lady 

March,  Earl  of 

Marchmont.  Matilda 

Marcian 

Mareschel,  Ralph 

Margaret  of  Anjou 

Margery,  Mrs 

Markham 

Martha 

Martha 


The  Antiquary 43 

“ “ 43 

Waverley 17 

“ 18 

Redgauntlet 262 

The  Antiquary 42 

A Legend  of  Montrose 104 

The  Highland  Widow 299 

Waverley 19 

The  Antiquary 42 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 315 

. Old  Mortality 64 

. Guy  Mannering 33 

33 

.Waverley 19 

The  Highland  Widow 299 

.The  Antiquary •. 42 

.Rob  Roy 126 

. The  Highland  Widow 299 

" 300 

. “ ‘k  “ 300 

.St.  Ronan’s  Well 248 

Rob  Roy 126 

.A  Legend  of  Montrose 104 

.Waverley 19 

19 

.The  Betrothed 273 

. The  Antiquary 42 

. “ “ 42 

. “ “ : 42 

.Anne  of  Geierstein 293 

.Redgauntlet 262 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 210 

.Ivanhoe 144 

“ 144 

144 

.Guy  Mannering 33 

34 

. “ " 37 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 211 

“ 211 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 315 

.Guy  Mannering 34 

.Count  Robert  of  Paris 112 

The  Black  Dwarf 52 

.Anne  of  Geierstein 293 

.The  Betrothed 273 

. Kenilworth 186 

.Rob  Roy 126 

.St.  Ronan’s  Well 248 


INDEX 


345 


Martha Count  Robert  of  Paris 

Martha.  Abbess The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 

Marthon Quentin  Durward 

Marthon Anne  of  Geierstein 

Martin Woodstock 

Martin,  Dame Redgauntlet 

Martivalle,  Galeotti Quentin  Durward 

Mary,  Queen  The  Abbot 

Masters,  Dr Kenilworth 

Mattie Rob  Roy 

Maugrabin,  Hayraddin Quentin  Durward 

Maug~abin,  Zamet “ “ 

Mauley,  Edward.  Sir.  See  Elshender The  Black  Dwarf 

Maulstatue,  Master Peveril  of  the  Peak 

Maxwell The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Maxwell,  Patrick Redgauntlet 

May  Bridget The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 

Mayflower,  Phoebe Woodstock 

Mayor  of  "Woodstock. . , kl>  

Meiklehose,  Isaac The  Heart  o|  Midlothian 

Meiklewham.  Saunders St.  Ronan’sWell 

Melchior Anne  of  Geierstein 

Melville,  Major Waverley 

Melville,  Robert,  Sir The  Abbot 

Mengs,  John Anne  of  Geierstein 

Menteith.  Earl  of A Legend  of  Montrose 

Mercer.  Major The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 

Meredith,  Michael St.  Ronan’s  Well 

Meredith,  Mr Redgauntlet 

Meredith,  Sir Castle  Dangerous 

Merrilies,  Meg GuyMannering 

Mertoun.  Basil The  Pirate 

Mertoun,  Mordaunt “ “ 

Mervyn,  Arthur GuyMannering 

Mervyn,  Mrs “ “ 

Middleburgh,  James The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

Middlemas,  Richard The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 

Miller,  Hob The  Betrothed 

Milnwood,  Laird  of Old  Mortality 

Mincing,  Mrs Guy  Mannering 

Mistress  of  the  Novices The  Betrothed 

Mixit,  Dr Rob  Roy 

Moffat.  Mabel Redgauntlet 

Monyada.  Matthias  de The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 

Monfada,  Zilia  de “ “ “ 

Moniplies,  Richie The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Monkbarns,  Laird  of.  See  Johnathan  Oldbuck  . .The  Antiquary 

Monmouth,  Duke  of Old  Mortality 

Montdidier Ivanhoe 

Montenay,  Philip  de,  Sir Castle  Dangerous 


112 

315 

239 

293 

284 

262 

239 

173 
186 
126 

239 

240 
50 

225 

211 

262 

315 

284 

284 

79 

248 
293 

19 

174 
293 
104 
305 

249 
262 
119 

34 

197 

198 

35 
35 
79 

305 
273 

65 

35 

273 

127 

262 

306 
306 
211 

45 

65 

144 

119 


346 


INDEX, 


Montserrat,  Conrade,  Marquis  of The  Talisman 277 

Mont  Fichet,  Conrade Ivanhoe 145 

Monthermer,  Guy  de The  Betrothed 273 

Montjoie.  Dennis Quentin  Durward 240 

Montreville,  Adela The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 307 

Montrose,  Duke  of Rob  Roy 127 

Montrose,  Marquis  of A Legend  of  Montrose 104 

Moonshine,  Saunders The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  . . 95 

Moore,  Thomas The  Heart  of  Midlothian 79 

Mordaunt Anne  of  Geierstein 293 

Moore.  M* Alpine,  Janet. Tales  of  My  Landlord 98 

More,  M*  Alpine,  Sergeant “ “ 98 

Morgan The  Betrothed 273 

Momay Quentin  Durward 240 

Morolt,  Dennis The  Betrothed 273 

Morris,  Mr Rob  Roy 127 

Morrison.  Hugh The  Two  Drovers 302 

Mortlock Guy  Mannering 35 

j The  Monastery 159 

The  Abbot 174 

Morton.  Henry Old  Mortality 65 

Morton,  Ralph.  See  Milnwood ki  ki  66 

Morton,  Rev Waverley 20 

Mortsheugh.  Johnny The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  . . 95 

Mowbray,  Clara St.  Ronan’s  Well 249 

Mowbray,  John “ k*  250 

Moyle,  Colonel The  Heart  of  Midlothian 79 

Mucklebackit.Elspeth.  See  Elsp.of  Craigburnfoot.The  Antiquary 40 

Mucklebackit,  Jenny kk  “ 43 

Mucklebackit,  Maggie u “ 43 

Mucklebackit,  Patie “ “ 43 

Mucklebackit,  Saunders “ “ 43 

Mucklebackit,  Steemie “ “ 44 

Mucklewrath,  Habukkuk Old  Mortality 66 

Muckle wrath,  John Waverley 20 

Mucklewrath,  Mrs “ 20 

Mumblazen.  Michael,  Master Kenilworth 186 

Mumps,  Tib Guy  Mannering 35 

Murdockson,  Meg The  Heart  of  Midlothian 79 

,r  . . j The  Monastery 159 

Murray,  Earl  of 1 The  Abbot 174 

Musgrave,  Giles,  Sir A Legend  of  Montrose 105 

Mustard  and  Pepper Guy  Mannering 35 

Myrebeau,  Sire  de Anne  of  Geierstein 293 

Mysie  Old  Mortality 67 

Mysie  The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  . . 95 

Narse  Count  Robert  of  Paris 112 

Nectabanus The  Talisman 278 

Neal A Legend  of  Montrose 105 

Neilson,  Christopher Rob  Roy 127 


INDEX, 


347 


Nell 

Neipperg,  Laurenz.  See  De  Vaudemont. . . . 

Neptune 

Neville,  Edward  Geraldin 

Neville,  Eveline 

Neville,  Henry,  Sir 

Neville.  Major.  See  Lovel 

Newgate,  Captain  of 

Nicanor 

Nicodemus 

Nichneven,  Mother.  See  Magdalen  Graeme 

Nicholas,  Father 

Niel,  Booshalloch 

Nigel,  Lord.  See  Glenvarloch 

Nixon,  Christal 

Norman 

Norman  Nan  Ord 

Nornaof  the  Fitful-head 

North,  Lord 

Nosebag,  Mrs 

Novit,  Nichil • 

Novit,  jr.,  Nichil 

Oates,  Titus,  Dr 

Ochiltree,  Edie 

Oldbuck,  Griselda • 

Oldbuck,  Jonathan 

Old  Mortality 

Olifant,  Basil 

Olifaunt,  Nigel.  ^Glenvarloch 

Oliver 

Orleans,  Duke  of 

Ormond.  Duke  of 

Ormston 

Orruck,  Puggy 

Osbaldistone,  Dickon 

Osbaldistone,  Francis 

Osbaldistone,  Hildebrand,  Sir 

Osbaldistone,  John 

Osbaldistone,  Percival 

Osbaldistone,  Rashleigli 

Osbaldistone,  Thorncliff 

Osbaldistone,  Wilfred 

Osbaldistone,  William 

Osmund 

Oswald 

Outram,  Lance 

Overton,  Colonel 

Owen,  Joseph 

Owen,  Samuel 


Peveril  of  the  Peak 
Anne  of  Geierstein 

Redgauntlet 

The  Antiquary 


. The  Talisman 

The  Antiquary 

Peveril  of  the  Peak 

.Count  Robert  of  Paris 

.Woodstock 

.The  Abbot 

The  Monastery 

The  Abbot 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 

.The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Redgauntlet 

The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  . . 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 

The  Pirate 

.Peveril  of  the  Peak -• 

.Waverley 

.The  Heart  of  Midlothian 


Peveril  of  the  Peak 
The  Antiquary  — 


Old  Mortality, 


The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 
Quentin  Durward 


. Peveril  of  the  Peak 
The  Antiquary  .... 


Rob  Roy 


.Count  Robert  of  Paris 

.Ivanhoe  

. Peveril  of  the  Peak  . . . 

.Woodstock 

Rob  Roy 

Redgauntlet 


225 

291 

263 

44 

44 

278 

42 

225 

112 

285 

169 

160 

174 

316 

207 

263 

95 

316 

198 

225 

20 

79 

79 

225 

44 

44 

45 
55 
67 

207 

240 

240 

225 

46 
46 

128 

128 

128 

129 

129 

129 

130 
130 

130 
112 
145 
225 
285 

131 
263 


348 


INDEX, 


Oxford,  Bishop  of 

Oxford,  Countess  of 

Oxford,  Earl  of 

Oxford,  Earl  of 

Paget,  Lady 

Parker,  Miss 

Patrick 

Patterson,  Robert.  See  Old  Mortality 

Pattieson,  Paul 

Pattieson,  Peter 

Patulla,  Mrs 

Pauline.  Monno 

Paupiah 

Pavilion,  Hermann 

Pavilion,  Trudchen  or  Gertrude 

Pearson,  Gilbert,  Captain 

Peebles,  Peter 

Peggy  

Pembroke,  Earl  of 

Pembroke,  Mr 

Penfeather,  Penelope,  Lady 

Pengwinion,  Mr 

Pestle  and  Mortar 

Peter  the  Bridge  ward 

Peter  the  Hermit 

Petit-Andre  

Peveril,  Geoffrey,  Sir 

Peveril,  Julian 

Peveril,  Lady 

Peveril  of  the  Peak.  See  Sir  Geoffrey  Peveril 

Philip,  Father 

Philip  Augustus,  King 

Philipson,  Arthur.  See  Arthur  de  Vere 

Philipson,  John.  See  Oxford 

Phraortes 

Pierre,.Maitre.  See  Louis  XI 

Pike,  Gideon 

Pinnet,  Oscar 

Pirner,  John 

Pixie 

Plantagenet,  Edith 

Plumdamas.  Peter 

Plydell,  Paulus 

Poinder,  George 

Policy,  Mrs 

Polwarth,  Alick 

Polydore 

Pontays,  Stephen 


. .The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 211 

. . Anne  of  Geierstein 293 

. . Kenilworth 187 

. . Anne  of  Geierstein 294 

. . Kenilworth 187 

. .St.  Ronan’s  Well 250 

“ 250 

..  Old  Mortality 55 

. .Tales  of  My  Landlord 107 

..  “ " 49,55,71.86.98,107 

. .The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  . . 95 

. .The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 211 

..The  Surgeon's  Daughter 307 

. . Quentin  Durward 241 

241 

. .Woodstock 285 

. . Redgauntlet 263 

. .Old  Mortality 67 

. .Castle  Dangerous 119 

..Waverley 20 

. .St.  Ronan’s  Well 250 

. . Redgauntlet 264 

. .The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 307 

j The  Monastery 160 

1 The  Abbot 174 

. . Count  Robert  of  Paris 112 

. .Quentin  Durward 241 

. . Peveril  of  the  Peak 225 

“ 226 

“ 226 

“ 225 

j The  Monastery 160 

I The  Abbot 174 

. .The  Talisman 278 

. .Anne  of  Geierstein 291 

294 

. . Count  Robert  of  Paris 112 

. . Quentin  Durward 237 

..  Old  Mortality 67 

..Kenilworth 187 

..St.  Ronan's  Well 251 

..Woodstock 285 

. . The  Talisman 278 

. The  Heart  of  Midlothian 79 

. . Guy  Mannering 35 

. . The  Heart  of  Midlothian 79 

..Chronicles  of  the  Canongate.  310 

..Waverley 20 

. . Count  Robert  of  Paris 112 

. . The  Betrothed 273 


INDEX. 


Porteous,  John The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

Porteous,  Mrs “ “ fck  

Porter,  Sam The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Pott,  Mr St.  Ronan's  Well 

Pott,  Mrs “ “ 

Poundtext,  Peter,  Rev Old  Mortality 

Powheid,  Lazarus Castle  Dangerous 

Poynings Kenilworth 

Prior  of  Franciscan  Convent Quentin  Durward 

Pritchard,  William Guy  Mannering 

Proctocol,  Peter “ “ 

Proudfute,  Magdalen The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 

Proudfute,  Oliver “ " “ 

Quackleben,  Quentin,  Dr St.  Ronan's  Well 

Quid,  Mr Guy  Mannering 

Quitam,  Mr Rob  Roy 

Rachel  Peveril  of  the  Peak ...  

Raine,  Dame “ “ u 

Raine,  Roger “ ',1“  

Raleigh,  Walter,  Sir Kenilworth 

Ramorny,  John,  Sir The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 

Ramsay,  David  The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Ramsay,  Margaret “ “ “ 

Randal The  Abbot 

Raoul  The  Betrothed 

Raredrench The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Rasper,  James The  Heart  of  Midlothian. . . . 

Ratcliffe,  Hugh The  Black  Dwarf 

Ratcliffe,  James The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

Ratcliffe,  Thomas.  See  Sussex Kenilworth 

Ravenswood,  Allan,  Lord The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  . 

Ravenswood,  Edgar,  Master  of “ “ “ 

Raymond  of  Toulouse Count  Robert  of  Paris 

Rebecca  the  Jewess Ivanhoe 

Rebecca,  Mrs Guy  Mannering 

Redgauntlet,  Arthur,  Sir.  See  Darsie  Latimer. . .Redgauntlet 

Redgauntlet,  Edward  Hugh “ 

Redga'untlet,  Lilias “ 

Reinold The  Betrothed 

Ren6,  King Anne  of  Geierstein 

Reuben Ivanhoe 

Rewcastle,  John The  Black  Dwarf 

/ Ivanhoe 

Richard  I,  Cceur  de  Lion -!  The  Betrothed 

1 The  Talisman 

Rickets,  Mabel Rob  Roy 

Rimegap,  Joe Peveril  of  the  Peak 

Ringan The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 

Ringwood,  Master The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Rintherout,  Jennie The  Antiquary 


349 

. 79 

. 80 

. 212 

. 251 

. 251 

. 67 

. 119 

. 187 

. 241 

. 35 

. 35 

. 316 

. 316 

. 251 

. 35 

. 131 

. 226 

. 226 

227 

. 187 

. 316 

. 212 

. 212 

. 175 

. 273 

212 

. 80 

. 52 

. 80 

. 191 

. 95 

. 95 

. 112 

. 145 

. 36 

. 261 

. 264 

. 265 

. 273 

. 294 

. 147 

. 52 

. 147 

. 273 

. 278 

. 131 

. 227 

. 316 

. 212 

. 46 


350 


INDEX. 


Robert  

Robert  III,  King 

Robert  of  Paris,  Count 

Roberts 

Roberts,  John 

Robertson,  George.  See  George  Staunton 

Robins,  Zerubbabel 

Rob  Roy.  See  Rob  Roy  MacGregor 

Robsart,  Amy 

Robsart,  Hugh,  Sir 

Rochecliffe,  Dr 

Rollock 

Ronaldson,  Neil 

Rory  Bean 

Rosabelle 

Ross,  Lord 

Roswal 

Rothsay.  Duchess  of 

Rothsay,  Duke  of 

Rough,  Ralph 

Rouslaer,  Signior 

Rowena,  Lady 

Rowley 

Rubempre,  Sieur  de 

Rubrick,  Misses 

Rubrick,  Rev 

Ruthven,  Lord 

Rutland,  Duchess  of 

Rutledge,  Archie 

Rutledge,  Job 

Rymar,  Robert 

Saddletree,  Bartoline 

Saddletree,  Mrs 

Saint  Asaph,  Dean  of 

Saint  Cyr,  Hugh  de 

Saint-Maur 

Saladin,  Sultan 

Salisbury,  Earl  of 

Sampson,  Dominie 

Sanglier,  Rouge.  See  H.  Maugrabin 

Saunders 

Saunderson,  Alexander 

Saville,  Lord 

Scambester,  Eric 

Scathlock  

Scholey,  Lawrence 

Schonfeldt,  Lieutenant 

Schreckenwald,  Ital 

Schwanker.  Jonas 

Scotland.  David.  Prince  of.  See  Kenneth  . 


.The  Antiquary 46 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 316 

. Count  Robert  of  Paris 112 

.The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 212 

.Redgauntlet 265 

. The  Heart  of  Midlothian 81 

.Woodstock 285 

.Rob  Roy 125 

.Kenilworth 188 

189 

Woodstock 285 

. The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 317 

The  Pirate 199 

. The  Heart  of  Midlothian 80 

The  Abbot 175 

. Old  Mortality 68 

. The  Talisman 278 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 317 

" 317 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak 227 

. Quentin  Durward 241 

. Ivanhoe 148 

. The  Monastery 161 

. Anne  of  Geierstein  294 

. Waverley 20 

21 

The  Abbot 175 

Kenilworth  189 

Rob  Roy 131 

. Redgauntlet 265 

.St.  Ronan’s  Well 252 

The  Heart  of  Midlothian 80 

. “ “ 80 

Kenilworth 189 

Anne  of  Geierstein 295 

Ivanhoe 149 

The  Talisman 278 

279 

GuyMannering 36 

Quentin  Durward 239 

, Peveril  of  the  Peak 227 

Waverley 21 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak 227 

The  Pirate 199 

.Ivanhoe 149 

The  Pirate 199 

Anne  of  Geierstein 295 

295 

. The  Talisman 279 

277 


INDEX 


351 


Scriever,  Jock 

Scroggs,  William,  Sir 

Scrow 

Seaforth,  Earl  of 

Seagull,  Captain 

Sebastes  of  Mitylene 

Sedley.  Charles,  Sir 

Seelencooper,  Captain 

Selby 

Selby,  Captain 

Sellock,  Cisly 

Seth 

Seyton,  Catherine 

Seyton,  George,  Lord 

Seyton,  Henry 

Shafton,  Ned 

Shafton,  Piercie,  Sir 

Shagram 

Shakebag,  Dick 

Shakespeare,  William 

Sharpitlaw,  Gideon 

Shoolbred,  Dame 

Shortcake,  Mrs 

Shrewsbury,  Lord 

Sibbald  . . . ~ 

Silverquill,  Sam 

Simmie 

Simmons,  Dame 

Simon  of  the  Hackburn 

Simpson,  Luckie 

Simpson,  Tam 

Sing,  Sadhu 

Skelton,  Sam 

Skreigh,  Mr 

Skurliewhitter,  Andrew 

Sludge,  Gammer 

Sludge,  Richard 

Sly  Jack 

Smith,  Henry 

Smith,  Wayland 

Smith,  Will.  See  Tom  Chiffinch 

Smotherwell,  Stephen 

Snailsfoot,  Bryce 

Soles 

Solmes  

Solomon 

Solsgrace,  Nehemiah,  Rev 

Sommerville,  Mr 

Southampton,  Lord 

Spenser,  Edmund.  


.Waverley 21 

Peveril  of  the  Peak 227 

. Guy  Mannering 37 

.A  Legend  of  Montrose 105 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak  ...  227 

.Count  Robert  of  Paris 113 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak 227 

.The  Surgeon's  Daughter 307 

. Redgauntlet 265 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak 227 

“ ...227 

.Ivanhoe 149 

.The  Abbot 175 

. “ “ 175 

. “ “ 176 

.Rob  Roy 132 

The  Monastery 161 

. “ “ 162 

.The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 212 

Kenilworth 189 

.The  Heart  of  Midlothian 81 

. The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 317 

.The  Antiquary 46 

.Kenilworth 190 

. A Legend  of  Montrose 105 

. Guy  Mannering 37 

. The  Monastery 162 

.The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 212 

.The  Black  Dwarf 52 

.The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 307 

.St.  Ronan’s  Well  252 

.The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 307 

. Redgauntlet 265 

. Guy  Mannering 37 

.The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 212 

.Kenilworth  190 

190 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak 227 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 317 

.Kenilworth 190 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak  220 

.The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 317 

The  Pi  rate 199 

. Guy  Mannering 37 

.St.  Ronan’s  Well 252 

. Redgauntlet 265 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak 227 

. Chronicles  of  the  Canongate . 298 

. Kenilworth 190 

191 


352 


INDEX, 


Spitfire Woodstock 285 

Spontoon Waverley 21 

Sprenger,  Martin Anne  of  Geierstein 295 

Spruch-Sprecher The  Talisman 279 

Spur’em,  Dick Guy  Mannering 37 

Stanchells,  Captain Rob  Roy 132 

Standish,  Squire kk  “ 132 

Stanley Kenilworth 191 

Stanley,  Frank Waverley 21 

Staples,  Lawrence Kenilworth 191 

Staunton,  George The  Heart  of  Midlothian 81 

Staunton,  Lady.  See  E file  Deans “ kk  “ 74 

Staunton,  Rev. . . kk  kk  k*  81 

Steel,  Christie Chronicles  of  the  Canongate.  298 

Steenson.  Maggie - Redgauntlet 265 

Steenson,  Willie ik  266 

Steinernherz,  Francis Anne  of  Geierstein 295 

Stephen Ivanhoe 149 

Stephen,  Count Quentin  Durward 241 

Stevens Kenilworth 191 

Steward  of  Garde  Doloureuse The  Betrothed 274 

Strachan,  Hannah  A Legend  of  Montrose 105 

Strauchan The  Talisman 279 

Strickalthrow,  Merciful Woodstock 285 

Stuart,  Charles  Edward j Waveiley 

1 1 Redgauntlet 266 

Stuart,  Donald,  Colonel Waverley 21 

Stuart,  Francis.  See  Sergeant  Bothwell Old  Mortality 58 

Stubbs,  Beadle The  Heart  of  Midlothian 81 

Stubbs,  Cecilia Waverley 21 

Stubbs,  Squire “ 21 

Stumpfer,  Nick The  Pirate 200 

Sturmthal,  Melchior Anne  of  Geierstein 295 

Suddlechop,  Benjamin The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 212 

Suddlechop,  Ursula kk  kk  kk  213 

Suffolk,  Lady The  Heart  of  Midlothian 81 

Summertrees,  Laird  of.  See  Patrick  Maxwell  . . .Redgauntlet 262 

Sussex,  Earl  of Kenilworth 191 

Sweepclean,  Bailiff The  Antiquary 46 

Swertha,  Mrs The  Pirate 200 

Syddall,  Anthony Rob  Roy 132 

Sylvanus Count  Robert  of  Paris 113 

Tacket,  Martin The  Monastery 162 

Tacket,  Tibbie kk  kk  162 

Taffril.  Lieutenant The  Antiquary 46 

Talbot,  Emily,  Lady Waverley 21 

Talbot,  Lucy kk  21 

Talbot,  Philip,  Colonel  kk  21 

Tancred,  Prince Count  Robert  of  Paris 113 

Tatius,  Achilles kk  kk  kk  113 


INDEX, 


353 


Telford,  Toby The  Abbot 176 

Templeton,  Lawrence Ivanhoe 136 

Ternotte The  Betrothed 274 

The  Abbot.  See  Ambrosius The  Abbot 166 

The  Agent  for  the  Infallible  Detergent  Elixir Chronicles  of  the  Canongate.  310 

The  Antiquary.  See  Jonathan  Oldbuck The  Antiquary  45 

The  Astrologer.  See  Guy  Mannering Guy  Mannering ' 33 

The  Attorney-General Peveril  of  the  Peak 227 

The  Bailie The  Monastery 162 

The  Betrothed.  See  Eveline  Berenger The  Betrothed 270 

The  Bishop's  Chaplain Quentin  Durward 241 

The  Black  Dwarf.  See  Elshender The  Black  Dwarf 50 

The  Black  Knight.  See  Richard  I Ivanhoe 147 

The  Bride  of  Lammermoor.  See  Lucy  Ashton  . .The  Bride  of  Lammermoor. . 88 

The  Cavalier.  See  Sir  Henry  Lee Woodstock 284 

The  Chancellor The  Betrothed 274 

The  Chaplain “ “ 274 

The  Charegite  Assassin The  Talisman 279 

The  Crippled  Nephew My  Aunt  Margaret's  Mirror  . 320 

The  Curate Rob  Roy 132 

The  Devil's  Dick  of  Hellgarth The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 317 

The  Disinherited  Knight.  See  Ivanhoe Ivanhoe 143 

The  Doomster Old  Mortality 68 

The  Doomster The  Heart  of  Midlothian 82 

The  Dutch  Captain .Peveril  of  the  Peak 227 

The  English  Warden The  Abbot 176 

The  Exciseman Rob  Roy : 132 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth.  See  Catherine  Glover.  .The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 314 

The  Family  Doctor My  Aunt  Margaret’s  Mirror  . 321 

The  Farmer The  Black  Dwarf 49 

The  Highland  Widow.  See  Elspat  MacTavish  . . .The  Highland  Widow 299 

The  Hospitallers  of  St.  John  of  Jerusalem  (Grand 

Master  of) The  Talisman 279 

The  Judge.  See  Evan  Dhu  Maccombich Waverley 17 

The  Judge.. The  Heart  of  Midlothian 82 

The  Judge The  Two  Drovers .302 

The  King’s  Messenger The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 307 

The  Kitchener The  Monastery 162 

The  Knight  of  the  Fetterlock.  See  Richard  I ...  Ivanhoe 147 

The  Lady  in  the  Sacque The  Tapestried  Chamber 322 

The  Laird's  Jock.  See  John  Armstrong Death  of  the  Laird's  Jock  . . . 323 

The  Landlord  of  the  Gleed's  Nest  The  Monastery 162 

The  Landlord  of  the  Wallace  Inn Tales  of  My  Landlord 49 

The  Leech The  Betrothed 274 

The  Lieutenant-Colonel  of  Fort  St.  George The  Surgeon's  Daughter 308 

The  Logothe Count  Robert  of  Paris 113 

Themis Redgauntlet 266 

Theodoric  of  Engaddi The  Talisman 279 

The  Maiden  of  the  Mist.  See  Anne  of  Geierstein.  Anne  of  Geierstein 292 

The  Miller Ivanhoe 149 


15* 


354 


INDEX, 


The  Old  Curate Kenilworth 191 

The  Paralytic  Sibyl The  Bride  of  Lammermoor. . 96 

The  Parish  Clerk Kenilworth 191 

The  Paritor  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Court The  Betrothed  274 

The  Pedlar The  Monastery 162 

The  Pirate.  See  Clement  Cleveland The  Pirate 195 

The  Porter  at  Kenilworth Kenilworth * 191 

The  Porter  at  St.  Mary’s The  Abbot  176 

The  President  of  the  Holy  Vehme Anne  of  Geierstein 295 

The  Prior  of  Dundrennan  Abbey The  Abbot 176 

The  Prior  of  St.  Botolph Ivanhoe 149 

Theresa,  Sister Waverley 22 

The  Sebastocrater Count  Robert  of  Paris 113 

The  Solicitor Waverley 22 

The  Surgeon's  Daughter.  See  Menie  Gray The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 304 

The  Two  Drovers.  See  M'Combich  and  WTakefield. The  Two  Drovers 301, 302 

The  Vakeel The  Surgeon's  Daughter 308 

The  Whistler The  Heart  of  Midlothian 82 

The  Widow The  Monastery 162 

Thiebault  Anne  of  Geierstein 295 

Thornton,  Captain Rob  Roy 132 

Three  Spears  of  Spyinghow Ivanhoe 149 

Thryme The  Betrothed 274 

Tider,  Robin Kenilworth 191 

Timothy Anne  of  Geierstein 295 

Tims,  Corporal Waverley 22 

Tinto,  Dick Tales  of  My  Landlord 86 

Tippoo,  Saib,  Prince The  Surgeon's  Daughter 308 

Tirlsneck,  Johnnie St.  Ronan's  Well 252 

Toby “ “ 252 


Toison  d’Or 

Tom 

Tom 

Tomkins,  Joseph. . 

Tomson,  Peg 

Topham,  Charles  .. 

Torfe,  George 

Tormot 

Torquil  of  the  Oak 
Touchwood,  P.  S . . . 

Tough,  Mr 

Touthope,  Mr 

Toxartis 

Tracy 

Tramp,  Gaffer  

Trapbois,  Martha  . . 

Trapbois,  Old 

Tresham,  Mr 

Tresham,  Richard  . 


j Quentin  Durward 241 

< Anne  of  Geierstein 295 

. . Guy  Mannering 37 

. .Peveril  of  the  Peak 227 

..Woodstock 285 

. .The  Surgeon's  Daughter 308 

..Peveril  of  the  Peak 228 

. . The  Pirate 200 

. . The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 318 

. . k‘  “ “ ......  318 

..St.  Ronan’s  Well 252 

. . Redgauntlet 266 

..Rob  Roy 132 

. .Count  Robert  of  Paris 113 

. . Kenilworth 191 

. . The  Heart  of  Midlothian 82 

. .The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 213 

..  “ “ 214 

. Rob  Roy  132 

. .The  Surgeon's  Daughter 308 


INDEX, 


355 


Tresham,  Will Rob  Roy 

Tressiiian,  Edmund Kenilworth 

Trimmel Waverley 

Troil,  Brenda The  Pirate 

Troil,  Magnus “ tk  

Troil,  Minna “ “ 

Trois-Eschelles Quentin  Durward  . 

Trotter,  Nelly 


....  132 
....  191 
...  22 
....  200 

200 

201 

...  .241 

.St.  Ronan’s  Well 252 


Trumbull,  Bailie Rob  Roy 

Trumbull,  Thomas Redgauntlet 

Tuck,  Friar : Ivanhoe 

Tuck,  Tom.  See  Tom  Laurence The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

Turnbull,  Michael .Castle  Dangerous 


132 
267 
149 
78 
119 

Turnstall,  Frank  The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 214 

96 
22 
132 
• 78 
279 
242 
300 
252 


Turntippet,  Lord The  Bride  of  Lammermoor  . 

Twigtythe,  Rev Waverley 

Twineall,  Mr Rob  Roy 

Tyburn,  Tom.  See  Tom  Laurence The  Heart  of  Midlothian  . . . 

Tyre,  Archbishop  of The  Talisman 

Tyrie Quentin  Durward 

Tyrie,  Michael,  Rev The  Highland  Widow 

Tyrrel,  Francis St.  Ronan’s  Well 


Ulrica Ivanhoe  . 150 

Una Waverley 22 

Urfried Ivanhoe 151 

Uric.  See  Martha Count  Robert  of  Paris 112 

Urrie,  John,  Sir A Legend  of  Montrose 105 

Ursel,  Zedekias Count  Robert  of  Paris 113 

Ursula,  Sister.  See  Margaret  de  Hautlieu Castle  Dangerous 118 

Vanda The  Betrothed 274 

Varney,  Richard Kenilworth 192 

Vaughan,  Basil.  See  Basil  Mertoun The  Pirate 197 

Vaughan,  Clement.  See  Clement  Cleveland “ “ 195 

Vaughan,  Father.  See  Sir  Frederick  Vernon Rob  Roy 134 

Veilchen,  Annette Anne  of  Geierstein 295 

Venice,  Proveditore  of.  The  Talisman 280 

Vere,  Isabella The  Black]  Dwarf 52 

Vere,  Richard “ “ “ 53 

Vermandois,  Hugh,  Count  of Count  Robert  of  Pans 113 

Vernon,  Diana Rob  Roy 132 

Vernon,  Frederick,  Sir “ “ 134 

Vexhelia Count  Robert  of  Paris 113 

Vich  Alister  More A Legend  of  Montrose 105 

Vidal,  Renault.  See  Cadwallon The  Betrothed 271 

Vienne,  Archbishop  of Anne  of  Geierstein 296 

Vincent,  Jenkin The  Fortunes  of  Nigel. 214 

Violante  Count  Robert  of  Paris 113 

Vorst,  Peterkin The  Betrothed 274 

Wabster,  Michael The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 318 

Wakefield,  Harry The  Two  Drovers 302 


356 


INDEX, 


Walkinshaw,  Mrs 

Wallenrode,  Earl  of 

Walsingham,  Lord 

Waltheoff,  Abbot 

Wamba 

Wandering  Willie.  See  Willie  Steenson 

Warden,  Henry,  Rev 


Redgauntlet  . . 
The  Talisman 
Kenilworth  . . . 
.Ivanhoe 


. . Redgauntlet . . . 
j The  Monastery 
'The  Abbot 


267 

280 

193 

151 

151 

266 

162 

176 


Wardlaw 

Wardlaw,  Henry  of 

Wardour,  Arthur,  Sir 

Wardour,  Isabella 

Wardour,  Reginald 

Wasp 

Watkins,  Will 

Waverley,  Edward 

Waverley,  Everard,  Sir 

Waverley,  Rachel 

Waverley.  Richard 

Weatherport.  Captain 

Weiver,  Rev 

Wellwood,  Sophie 

Wenlock,  Wild 

Westburnflat,  Red  Reiver  of 

Westerho,  Captain 

Wetheral,  Stephen 

Whackbairn.  Mr 

Whitaker.  Dick 

Whitecraft,  Dame,  John 

White  Lady 

Wildblood  of  the  Dale.  Dick 

Wild  Boar  of  Ardennes.  See  De  la  Marck 

Wildfire,  Madge 

Wildrake,  Roger 

Wilkinson,  James 

Will  

Will  

William 

Williams,  Edward 

Williams.  Farmer 

Willie 

Willie 

Willie 

Willieson.  William 

Willoughby,  Lord 

Wilmot,  Lord 

Wilsa 

Wilson.  Alison.  Mrs 

Wilson.  Andrew  


Rob  Roy 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 
The  Antiquary 


Guy  Mannering 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 
Waverley 


The  Pirate 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak 

. Guy  Mannering 

The  Betrothed 

.The  Black  Dwarf 

.The  Bride  of  Lammermoor. . 

.Ivanhoe  

.The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

. Peveril  of  the  Peak 


The  Monastery 

The  Abbot 

.Peveril  of  the  Peak 

. Quentin  Durward 

, The  Heart  of  Midlothian 

. Woodstock 

, Redgauntlet 

.The  Bride  of  Lammermoor.. 

. Kenilworth 

.Anne  of  Geierstein 

.Waverley 


The  Heart  of  Midlothian 


The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

The  Black  Dwarf 

Kenilworth 

Woodstock 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 

Old  Mortality 

The  Heart  of  Midlothian 


134 

318 

46 

47 
47 
37 

318 

22 

23 

24 
24 

202 

228 

37 

274 

53 
96 

151 

82 

228 

228 

163 

176 

228 

233 

82 

286 

267 

96 

193 

296 

24 

24 

as 

as 

215 

54 
193 
286 
215 

68 

83 


INDEX, 


357 


Wilson,  Bob 

Wilson.  Christie 

Wilson,  John 

Winchester,  Bishop  of 

Windsor,  Rev 

Wingate,  Jasper 

Wingfield 

Wingfield.  Ambrose  

Wingfield.  Lancie 

Win-the -Fight.  Joachim 

Wing-the-Wind,  Michael 

Winklebrand.  Louis 

Winnie.  Annie 

Winter 

Winterblossom,  Philip 

Wisheart,  Dr 

Witherington,  General,  Mrs. 

9ada ; Richard  Tresham 

Wittenbold,  Captain 

Wolf 

Wolf-f'anger — 

Wolfram,  Abbot 

Woodcock,  Adam 

Woodstall.  Henry 

Woodville,  Frank,  Lord 

Wynd,  Hal  of  the 

Yellowley,  Barbara 

Yellowley,  Triptolemus. . 

Yoglan,  Zacharias 

York,  Duke  of 

Zarah.  See  Fenella 

Zedekiah  

Zimmerman,  Adam 

Zohauk.  See  Kenneth 

Zosimus,  Patriarch 


The  Bride  of  Lammermoor. . 96 

The  Black  Dwarf 49 

GuyMannering 37 

The  Fortunes  of  Nigel 215 

“ “ 215 

The  Abbot 176 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 318 

Rob  Roy 134 

“ “ 134 

Peveril  of  the  Peak 228 

The  Abbot 176 

Ivanhoe 151 

The  Bride  of  Lammermoor..  96 

The  Surgeon’s  Daughter 308 

St.  Ronan's  Well 253 

A Legend  of  Montrose 105 

See  Zilia  de  Mon- 

The  Surgeon’s  Daughter.  306, 308 

Old  Mortality 68 

The  Abbot 176 

Anne  of  Geierstein 296 

Ivanhoe 151 

The  Abbot 176 

The  Talisman 280 

The  Tapestried  Chamber 322 

The  Fair  Maid  of  Perth 318 

The  Pirate 202 

“ “ 202 

Kenilworth 193 

Woodstock 286 

Peveril  of  the  Peak 223 

Woodstock 286 

Anne  of  Geierstein 296 

The  Talisman 277 

Count  Robert  of  Paris 113 


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circulation  and  careful  study.” — William  Dwight  Whitney , Professor  of  Sanscrit 
and  Comparative  Philology,  Yale  College. 

“I  like  it  decidedly.  A mythologist  must  be  not  only  a scholar  but  a bit  of  a 
poet,  otherwise  he  will  never  understand  that  petrified  poetry  out  of  which  the 
mythology  of  every  nation  is  built  up.  You  seem  to  me  to  have  that  gift  of  poetic 
divination,  and,  therefore,  whenever  I approach  the  dark  runes  of  the  Edda,  I shall 
gladly  avail  myself  of  your  help  and  guidance.” 

Yours  truly,  F.  Max  Muller  t University  of  Oxford. 

“We  have  never  seen  so  complete  a view  of  the  religion  of  the  Norsemen. 
The  Myths  which  Prof.  Anderson  has  translated  for  us  are  characterized  by  a wild 
poetry  and  by  suggestions  of  strong  thought  We  see  images  of  singular  beauty 
in  the  landscape  of  ice  and  snow.  Sparks  of  fire  are  often  struck  out  from  these 
verses  of  flint  and  steel.” — Bibliotheca  Sacra. 

“Professor  Anderson  is  an  enthusiastic  as  well  as  an  able  scholar ; and  he 
imparts  his  enthusiasm  to  his  readers.  His  volume  is  deeply  interesting  as  well  as 
in  a high  degree  instructive.  No  such  account  of  the  old  Scandinavian  Mythology 
has  hitherto  been  given  in  the  English  language.  It  is  full,  and  elucidates  the 
subject  in  all  points  of  view.  It  contains  abundant  illustrations  in  literal  and 
poetic  translations  from  the  Eddas  and  Sagas.  . . Professor  Anderson's  inter- 

pretations of  the  myths  throw  new  light  upon  them,  and  are  valuable  additions  (as  is 
the  whole  work)  to  the  history  of  religion  and  of  literature.  . . It  deserves  to 

be  welcomed,  not  only  as  most  creditable  to  American  scholarship,  but  also  as  an 
indication  of  the  literary  enterprise  which  is  surely  growing  up  in  our  North-western 
States.” — The  Presbyterian  Quarterly  and  Princeton  Review. 

AMERICA  NOT  DISCOVERED  BY  COLUMBUS.-A 

Historical  Sketch  of  the  Discovery  of  America  by  the  Norsemen  in  the  10th  cent- 
ury. By  Prof.  R.  B.  Anderson,  of  the  University  of  Wisconsin,  with  an  Appendix 
on  the  Historical,  Literary  and  Scientific  value  of  the  Scandinavian  Languages. 

Price,  12mo,  cloth #1  00 

“A  valuable  addition  to  American  history.  The  object  is  fully  described  in  its 
title  page,  and  the  author’s  narrative  is  very  remarkable.  * * * The  book  is 
full  of  surprising  statements,  and  will  be  read  with  sometHng  like  wonderment.”— 
Notes  and  Queries , London. 


PUBLISHED  BY  S.  C.  GRIGGS  dr-  CO .,  CHICAGO. 


VIKING  TALES  OF  THE  N ORTH. -The  Sagas  of  Thorstein,  Vik- 
ing’s Son,  and  Fridthjof  the  Bold.  Translated  from  the  Icelandic  by  Prof.  R.  B. 
Anderson,  Author  of  “Norse  Mythology,”  and  Jon  Bjarnason.  Also,  Stephens’s 
translation  of  Tegner’s  “ Fridthjof’s  Saga.”  Complete  in  one  volume,  12mo, 
Cloth,  $2.00. 

“A  charming  book  it  is.  Your  work  is  in  every-way  cleverly  done.  * * 

The  quaintly,  delightful  sagas  ought  to  charm  many  thousands  of  readers,  and  your 
translation  is  of  the  best.” — Willard  Fiske,  M.  A.,  Ph.  D.,  Pro/,  of  the  North 
European  Languages , Cornell  University. 

“This  work,  as  a whole,  will  please  and  instruct  all  classes  of  readers,  and  espe- 
cially those  who  wish  to  search  out  the  antiquities  of  Scandinavian  literature  But 
every  one  will  be  struck  with  the  majesty  and  force  of  that  old  poetry  of  the  north.” 

— 7 he  Churchman,  New  York. 

“The  literal  translations  of  Anderson  and  Bjarnason  are  full  of  interest  of  a rare 
kind.  * * Whoever  fails  to  read  them,  will  lose  a rare  fund  of  that  peculiar  wealth 
of  thought  and  feeling  which  is  suggested  by  the  earlier,  simpler  life  of  mankind.”  — 
The  Christian  Union,  New  York. 

“Prof.  Anderson’s  book  is  a very  valuable  and  important  one.  The  * Saga  of 
Thorstein,  Viking’s  Son,'  * * teems  with  magnificently  dramatic  situations,  the 

impressiveness  of  which  are  rather  increased  by  the  calm  directness  and  dignity  with 
which  they  are  related.  And  these  features  are  as  characteristic  of  the  English  ver- 
sion as  of  the  Icelandic  originals  The  translator  shows  an  intimate  acquaintance 
with  all  the  intricacies  of  that  cruelly  inflected  language,  and  an  enthusiastic  appre- 
ciation of  its  epigrammatic  pith  and  vigor.  * * Tegner's  celebrated  poem  ‘Fridth- 

joPs  Saga,'  is  sufficiently  novel  in  its  theme  gnd  abounding  in  melody  and  rhythm 
to  yield  a large  measure  of  enjoyment.” — 'Die  Nation , New  York. 

FRIDTHJOF’S  SACA.-A  Norse  Romance.  By  F.saias  Tegnur 
Translated  from  the  Swedish  by  Thos.  A.  E.  Holcomb  and  Marth  a A.  Lyon 
Holcomb.  One  volume,  12mo,  Cloth,  $150. 

“Its  beauties  are  innumerable.  The  grand  old  Viking  spirit  glows  in  every  line.” 

— Christian  Leader , N.  Y. 

“‘FridthjoPs  Saga*  so  beautifully  embalmed  in  English  verse,  must  become  a 
household  treasure  among  lovers  of  elegant  and  curious  literature.” — St.  Louis 
Times. 

“No  one  can  peruse  this  noble  poem  without  arising  therefrom  with  a lofiier  idea 
of  human  bravery  and  a better  conception  of  human  love.” — Inter-  Ocear%  Chicago. 

“Wherever  one  opens  the  poem  he  is  sure  to  light  upon  passages  of  exquisite 
beauty.  Longfellow  styles  it  the  noblest  poetic  contribution  which  Sweden  has  yet 
made  to  the  literary  history  of  the  world.” — Church  fournal , New  York. 

“ ‘FridthjoPs  Saga’  is  an  interesting  story,  told  with  great  skill,  tenderness  and 
picturesque  language,  while  the  characters  are  discriminated  with  a talent  worthy 
of  the  most  observant  student  of  human  nature.  * * * Sweden  in  the  person  of 

Bishop  Tegner,  offers  the  true  poet,  who,  in  describing  the  struggles  of  souls,  has 
produced  an  immortal  poem.  * * The  Holcomb  translation  is  so  well  done  that 

it  would  be  difficult  to  better  it  in  any  single  respect.” — Boston  Gazette. 


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